Parent’s helper Needed in Canada By DAVID MARSH

Work site environment

• Non-smoking
• Scent free

Work setting

• Employer’s home
• Optional accommodation available at no charge on a live-in basis. Note: This is NOT a condition of employment

Key Responsibilities:

1. Childcare Assistance:
   • Supervise and engage children in age-appropriate activities, ensuring their safety and well-being.
   • Assist with feeding, bathing, dressing, and other basic care tasks as needed.
   • Organize playtime, educational activities, and outings to stimulate children’s development.
2. Light Housekeeping:
   • Perform light household duties such as tidying up children’s rooms, cleaning play areas, and washing dishes used during childcare.
   • Help with laundry, including folding and putting away clothes.
3. Meal Preparation:
   • Assist with meal planning and preparation for children, ensuring nutritious and balanced meals.
   • Feed children according to parents’ instructions and encourage healthy eating habits.
4. Transportation and Errands:
   • Accompany children to school, extracurricular activities, or appointments as needed.
   • Run errands such as grocery shopping or picking up prescriptions, with or without children.
5. Communication and Support:
   • Maintain open communication with parents regarding children’s daily activities, progress, and any concerns.
   • Provide emotional support and reassurance to children in the absence of parents.

Tasks

• Assume full responsibility for household in absence of parents
• Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties
• 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

Additional information

Security and safety

• Reference required

Transportation/travel information

• Public transportation is available
• Travel expenses paid by employer

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Time management
• Patience
• Honesty

Skills and Qualifications:

• Previous experience in childcare, babysitting, or related roles is preferred.
• Patience, compassion, and a genuine interest in working with children.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks effectively in a dynamic environment.
• Good communication skills and ability to follow instructions from parents.
• Basic knowledge of child development and safety practices.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• CPR and First Aid certification may be required or beneficial.
• Additional training or courses in childcare or early childhood education is a plus.

Working Conditions:

• Work typically takes place in the family’s home, providing a comfortable and familiar environment for children.
• Flexible hours may be required, including evenings, weekends, and occasional overnight stays.
• Physical requirements include bending, lifting, and kneeling to attend to children’s needs.