We are currently looking for a compassionate and reliable Parent’s Helper to assist busy parents or guardians with childcare and household management. As a Parent’s Helper, you will work alongside parents to provide support and ensure a well-balanced and harmonious family environment. Your responsibilities will include child supervision, engaging children in activities, light housekeeping, meal preparation, and running errands as needed.
Job Details:
– Location: Outremont, QC
– Salary: $15.25 per hour / 40 hours per week
– Employment: Full-time, permanent position with flexible hours including days and weekends
– Start Date: Immediate
– Vacancies: 1
– Verified
Requirements:
– Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate or equivalent experience
– Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years
– Worksite 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)
If you are a compassionate and reliable individual with the necessary qualifications and experience, we encourage you to apply for this position. Join our team and help create a positive and supportive environment for busy families.
Responsibilities:
– Assist parents or guardians with childcare duties, including supervision and engaging with children.
– Provide a safe and nurturing environment for children in the presence or absence of parents.
– Support daily routines such as feeding, bathing, dressing, and bedtime.
– Plan and engage children in age-appropriate activities, games, and educational play.
– Aid with homework assignments and school-related tasks.
– Accompany children on outings, appointments, or extracurricular activities as directed by parents.
– Perform light housekeeping tasks, including tidying children’s areas, organizing toys and belongings, and light cleaning.
– Prepare meals or snacks for children following provided guidelines.
– Run errands such as grocery shopping or transportation as needed.
– Maintain open communication with parents about daily activities, concerns, and updates on children’s well-being.
– Foster a positive and nurturing atmosphere for children, promoting their emotional well-being and development.
– Adhere to parents’ instructions and guidelines regarding discipline, routines, and household rules.
Requirements:
- Requirements:
- * Preferred experience working with children in a childcare or similar setting.
- * Demonstrated knowledge of age-appropriate child care practices and child development.
- * Strong interpersonal and communication skills for effective interaction with children and parents.
- * Patience, flexibility, and a nurturing nature.
- * Ability to multitask and efficiently handle multiple responsibilities.
- * Reliability and a strong sense of responsibility.
- * Respect for privacy and maintaining confidentiality.
- * Basic knowledge of first aid and CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) is a plus.
- * Ability to work collaboratively with parents and adapt to their parenting style.
- * Valid driver’s license and a clean driving record (if transportation is required).
Tasks
- Responsibilities:
- * Assume full household responsibility in the absence of parents.
- * Perform light housekeeping and cleaning tasks.
- * Travel with the family and assist with child supervision and housekeeping during trips.
- * Take care of washing, ironing, and pressing clothing and household linens.
- * Bathe, dress, and feed infants and children.
- * Discipline children according to the parents’ preferred methods.
- * Maintain records of daily activities and children’s health information.
- * Ensure a safe and healthy environment in the home.
- * Organize and engage children in activities such as games and outings.
- * Prepare and serve nutritious meals.
- * Prepare infants and children for rest periods.
- * Sterilize bottles, prepare formulas, and change diapers for infants.
- * Supervise and care for children’s well-being.
- * Transport children to and from school and appointments.
- * Attend to the emotional well-being of children.
Experience and Specialization:
– Experience in supervising and caring for a multi-aged group of children.
Target Audience:
– This position is suitable for individuals interested in supervising and caring for children of various ages.
Additional Information:
Security and Safety:
– A reference is required for this position.
Transportation/Travel Information:
– Public transportation is available.
– Travel expenses will be paid by the employer.
Personal Suitability:
– Client focus.
– Efficient interpersonal skills.
– Excellent oral and written communication.
– Flexibility.
– Initiative.
– Judgement.
– Organized.
– Reliable.
– Team player.
Who Can Apply to This Job?
– Only Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or temporary residents with a valid Canadian work permit should apply.
– If you are not authorized to work in Canada, please do not apply, as the employer will not respond to your application.
How to Apply:
– Send your application via email to katherinebanon@msn.com.
How to Apply Instructions:
– Please include a letter of recommendation in your application.
Screening Questions:
– Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
– Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
