Education
Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience
1 year to less than 2 years
Work setting
Staff accommodation available
Work in employer’s/client’s home
Responsibilities
Tasks
Assume full responsibility for household in absence of parents
Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties
Shop for food and household supplies
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
Supervise and care for children
Tend to emotional well-being of children
Experience and specialization
Target audience
School age (6 – 12 years)
Kindergarten age (4 – 5 years)
Additional information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Physically demanding
Work under pressure
Weight handling
Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
Personal suitability
Client focus
Efficient interpersonal skills
Excellent oral communication
Flexibility
Initiative
Judgement
Organized
Reliability
Team player