Nanny Needed in Canada By Shterna Cohen Shmuel Pinson

Work setting

• Employer’s home

Responsibilities:

1. Child Care:
   • Supervising and engaging children in age-appropriate activities, including playtime, crafts, and educational exercises.
   • Providing attentive and nurturing care to meet the emotional and physical needs of children.
2. Daily Routine:
   • Establishing and maintaining daily routines for meals, nap times, and activities to ensure consistency and structure.
   • Assisting with dressing, bathing, grooming, and other personal care tasks as needed.
3. Safety and Security:
   • Ensuring a safe environment by childproofing areas, monitoring children during play, and practicing emergency procedures.
   • Administering basic first aid and medication under parental guidance and in accordance with health and safety protocols.
4. Educational Support:
   • Assisting with homework assignments and educational projects to support learning and academic development.
   • Promoting language development, literacy skills, and age-appropriate educational activities.
5. Meal Preparation:
   • Planning and preparing nutritious meals and snacks for children, taking into account any dietary restrictions or preferences.
   • Encouraging healthy eating habits and proper table manners.
6. Household Management:
   • Performing light housekeeping tasks related to children’s areas, including tidying play areas, washing dishes used during childcare, and children’s laundry.
   • Organizing and maintaining children’s belongings, toys, and educational materials.
7. Communication:
   • Maintaining open and effective communication with parents regarding daily activities, developmental milestones, and any concerns or issues.
   • Providing regular updates on children’s progress, behaviors, and achievements.
8. Transportation:
   • Safely transporting children to and from school, activities, appointments, or outings as needed.
   • Ensuring car seats and safety belts are properly secured during transportation.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Child Care Experience: Previous experience in childcare, babysitting, or nanny roles, with a genuine love for working with children.
• Patience and Compassion: Ability to interact with children with patience, kindness, and empathy.
• Reliability: Consistency in attendance and punctuality to meet the needs of the family’s schedule.
• Organizational Skills: Ability to manage multiple tasks, schedules, and household responsibilities efficiently.
• Communication Skills: Clear verbal and written communication skills to interact with children, parents, and other household members effectively.
• CPR and First Aid Certification: Preferred certification in CPR and first aid for infants and children, or willingness to obtain certification.

Experience and specialization

Target audience

• Supervise and care for multi-aged group of children
• Toddler to pre-school (1 – 3 years)
• Kindergarten age (4 – 5 years)

Benefits

Other benefits

• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)