Live-in nanny

DirkArt Household situated in Eastern Passage, NS is currently looking for applications for the role of Live-in nanny who is a self-motivated individual with excellent interpersonal skills. The selected candidate for this position will be expected to start work promptly. The available positions are for Permanent employment or Full time job. The shift times for this position are Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, Shift, Flexible Hours, To be determined, Early Morning and Morning.

Employer Name: DirkArt Household
Position: Live-in nanny
No. of vacancies: 1
Salary: $18.00 to $20.00 hourly (To be negotiated) / 160 to 185 hours per month
Employment type: Permanent employment, Full time
Location: Eastern Passage, NS

Also hiring: Dairy Clerk 

Hiring: Live-in nanny

Job Description

• The candidate must change diapers.
• The candidate must follow parents’ lead with toilet training.
• The candidate will be responsible for sterilizing bottles and preparing formulas.
• The candidate must assume full responsibility for the household in absence of parents.
• The candidate must perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties.
• The candidate must travel with the family on trips and assist with child supervision and housekeeping duties.
• The candidate must wash, iron, and press clothing and household linens.
• The candidate must bathe, dress, and feed infants and children.
• The candidate must discipline children using the methods specified by the parents.
• The candidate will be responsible for instructing children in personal hygiene and social development.
• The candidate must keep records of daily activities and health information regarding children.
• The candidate will be responsible for maintaining a safe and healthy environment in the home.
• The candidate will be responsible for organizing activities for children, such as games and outings.
• The candidate must prepare and serve healthy meals.
• The candidate must prepare infants and children for rest periods.
• The candidate will be responsible for supervising and caring for children.
• The candidate will be responsible for transporting children to and from school and appointments.
• The candidate will be responsible for the emotional well-being of children.

Job Requirements

• The candidate should be fluent in English language.
• The candidate must have a Bachelor’s degree.
• The ideal candidate must have 5+ years of experience in a related industry.
• The candidate must be able to handle weight up to 23 kg (50 lbs).
• The candidate must have Emergency child care first aid and CPR certification, a CPR Certificate, a First Aid Certificate, and pass the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) proficiency test.
• The candidate must be able to handle weight up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)
• The candidate should have effective interpersonal skills.
• The candidate should be organized and flexible in nature.
• The candidate must be capable of acting on their own initiative.
• The candidate should have good judgemental skills.
• The candidate should be reliable.
• The candidate must have excellent time management skills.
• The candidate must have patience.
• The candidate must be honest.

Work setting

• The employee should be able to work in the employer’s/client’s home, have the ability to work at various site locations, and the specific period of progression is the annual review.
• The candidate should work in a room and board-provided setting, dedicated to fostering a culture of inclusion and well-being, where staff members thrive.
• The candidate’s relocation costs should be covered by the employer, allowing the employer to contribute to the employee’s relocation costs incurred in moving closer to the company’s offices or other work locations as required.

Experience and specialization

Target audience

• The target audience includes children.

• The candidate should be subjected to a thorough child abuse registry check, criminal background check, medical examination and vulnerable sector check.

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• The candidate should be willing to work overtime if necessary.
• The candidate should have an eye for details.

Benefits

• Financial and Other benefits will be provided to the selected candidate.
• Under Financial benefits, the selected candidate should receive benefits in accordance with the collective agreement contract between the employer and the union representing a bargaining unit.
• In addition to the Financial benefits mentioned above, the selected candidate will receive Employer-paid learning/training, On-site housing options and Paid time off (volunteering or personal days).

How to Apply

If you are interested in applying, please utilize the provided options to submit your application.

By email

tinlavadia@gmail.com

Note

Please include the following while sending the application

• References attesting experience
• Letter of recommendation
• Proof of the requested certifications
• Highest level of education and name of institution where it was completed