parent's helper

Work Term: Temporary

Work Language: English

Hours: 30 hours per week

Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year

Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years

Work site environment

Non-smoking

Scent free

Work setting

Employer's home

Work in employer's/client's home

Tasks

Assume full responsibility for household in absence of parents

Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties

Shop for food and household supplies

Wash, iron and press clothing and household linens

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

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

CPR Certificate

First Aid Certificate

Target audience

School age (6 - 12 years)

Experience with special needs children

Children with allergies

Security and safety

Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

Handling heavy loads

Physically demanding

Repetitive tasks

Work under pressure

Attention to detail

Personal suitability

Client focus

Efficient interpersonal skills

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Flexibility

Initiative

Judgement

Organized

Reliability

Team player

Time management

Patience

Honesty

Screening questions

Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?

Are you willing to relocate for this position?

Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?

Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?

Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?

What is the highest level of study you have completed?