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As my wife's first official language is Russian (and Azerbaijani), and our children have grown up speaking both of these languages, in addition to English, it is imperative that the candidate we choose have full comprehension of one of these two languages, in addition to English. This will help ensure that suitable communication is maintained between my wife and I, and the caregiver, as pertaining to the needs of the children.
Duties Include:
Infant Care - changing diapers, potty-training, playing with infant, feeding, bathing, and grooming of infant
Light housekeeping duties - vacuuming, sweeping, making beds, washing dishes
Light laundry/ironing duties
Preparation and Serving of childrens meals; breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Accompanying children to and from school when necessary
Accompanying children to and from other activities during the day, as well as after school (i.e. music classes, sports classes, swimming classes, Russian language classes etc.)
Accompanying children to necessary appointments (i.e. doctor, dentist, optometrist, etc.)
Accompanying family on trips, within the province, where child-care is required
Bathing children daily
Caring for children on sick-days, during summer vacation, as well as other holidays when children may be at home
References and Security Clearance required.
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Document use
- Numeracy
- Writing
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Job task planning and organizing
- Computer use
- Significant use of memory
Children'S Ages
- Toddler to pre-school (1 - 3 years)
- School age (6 - 12 years)
- Infant (3 months - 11 months)
Transportation/Travel Information
- Vehicle supplied by employer
- Willing to travel regularly
- Travel expenses paid by employer
- Public transportation is available
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- Not required
Specific Skills
- Wash, iron and press clothing and household linens
- Travel with family on trips and assist with child supervision and housekeeping duties
- Tend to emotional well-being of children
- Take children to and from school and to appointments
- Supervise and care for children
- Sterilize bottles, prepare formulas and change diapers for infants
- Shop for food and household supplies
- Read to children
- Prepare and serve nutritious meals
- Organize, activities such as games and outings for children
- Maintain a safe and healthy environment in the home
- Keep records of daily activities and health information regarding children
- Instruct children in personal hygiene and social development
- Bathe, dress and feed infants and children
- Assume full responsibility for household in absence of parents
- Prepare infants and children for rest periods
- Help children with homework
Work Setting
- Employer's home
Work Location Information
- Work in employer's/client's home
- Room and board provided
Security and Safety
- Bondable
- Basic security clearance
- Criminal record check (abstract)
- Child abuse registry check
- Driver's validity licence check
- Driving record check (abstract)