Job Description

Tasks
Follow parents’ lead with toilet training
Assume full responsibility for household in absence of parents
Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties
Shop for food and household supplies
Travel with family on trips and assist with child supervision and housekeeping duties
Wash, iron and press clothing and household linens
Bathe, dress and feed infants and children
Discipline children according to the methods requested by the parents
Instruct children in personal hygiene and social development
Keep records of daily activities and health information regarding children
Maintain a safe and healthy environment in the home
Organize, activities such as games and outings for children
Prepare and serve nutritious meals
Prepare infants and children for rest periods
Supervise and care for children
Take children to and from school and to appointments
Tend to emotional well-being of children
Help children with homework
Cook
Administer bedside and personal care
Assist clients in water (i.e. pool)
Assist clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene
Assist in regular exercise, e.g., walk
Feed or assist in feeding
Launder clothing and household linens
Mend clothing and linens
Provide companionship
Provide personal care

Required languages: English

Education level: Secondary school certificate

Required skills: Strong working knowledge of childhood development Physical fitness and the ability to perform tasks such as sitting on the floor, bending, and lifting children Creativity and a willingness to sing, dance, and be silly and fun-loving with children Excellent interpersonal skills, professionalism, and patience Communication skills

Closest intersection: Keele St. and Wilson Ave