Job Details
Vacancy: 1 position
Permanent employment, Full time 40 hours / week, Monday – Friday, 9am – 5:30am
Employment conditions: Early morning, Morning, Day, Evening
Wage: $16.00 / Hour
To apply please email Yolanda at myaffordablenannies@gmail.com
Job Description
We are looking for a parent's helper to help take care of one youth, a male age 16. This position is an 8 hour splift shift position from Monday – Friday. The shift is split as morning and afternoon as follows: Morning: 7am – 11am, Afternoon: 2pm – 6pm.
In the morning, you're responsible for preparing meals for the child, both their morning meal and afternoon meal that they will eat at school. After the child leaves for school, you are responsible for the light housekeeping and overseeing or preparing the child's afternoon meals.
In the afternoon, you're responsible for preparing and serving an afternoon meal and preparing their dinner. You will also be assisting them with any homework, and maintaining a healthy and clean environment for the child.
Overall you will be maintaining a safe and healthy environment in the home. You will also be implementing the disciplinary methods instructed by the parents. You will also look after the children's emotional needs during parent's absence. You may organize indoor or outdoor activities for the children that can promote exercise or for educational purposes.
Languages
English
Education
Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience
1 year to less than 2 years
Work site environment
Non-smoking
Weight handling
Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
Work setting
Employer's home, Optional accommodation available at no charge on a live-in basis. Note: This is NOT a condition of employment, Staff accommodation available
Personal suitability
Client focus, Efficient interpersonal skills, Excellent oral communication, Excellent written communication, Flexibility, Initiative, Judgement, Organized, Reliability, Team player
Screening questions
Are you available for shift or on-call work?
Are you available for the advertised start date?
Are you currently a student?
Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
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?
What is your current field of study?
What is your current level of study?
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, 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, 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
Security and safety
Child Abuse Registry check, Criminal record check, Drug test
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Handling heavy loads, Physically demanding, Repetitive tasks, Work under pressure