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Supervise and care for children; Prepare and serve nutritious meals; Help children with homework; Organize activities such as games and outings for children; Prepare craft materials and assist children to use them; Instruct children in personal hygiene and social development; Read to children; Wash, iron and press clothing and household linens; Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties; Assume full responsibility for household in absence of parents; Maintain a safe and healthy environment in the home
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Oral communication
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Job task planning and organizing
Children'S Ages
- Toddler to pre-school (1 - 3 years)
- School age (6 - 12 years)
Transportation/Travel Information
- Public transportation is available
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- First Aid Certificate
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certificate
Specific Skills
- 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
- Read to children
- Prepare craft materials and assist children to use them
- Prepare and serve nutritious meals
- Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties
- 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
- Relocation costs covered by employer
Security and Safety
- Basic security clearance