Caregiver
Description
Position Overview: We are seeking a compassionate and experienced Nanny to provide exceptional care for our children. As a Nanny, you will play a vital role in the upbringing and well-being of our children, ensuring their safety, nurturing their development, and creating a stimulating and nurturing environment.
Responsibilities:
Childcare and Development: Create a safe, caring, and stimulating environment for the children's physical, emotional, and intellectual development. Daily Care: Attend to the children's basic needs, including feeding, bathing, dressing, and ensuring they are well-rested. Educational Activities: Plan and engage the children in age-appropriate educational and recreational activities, promoting their cognitive, social, and creative skills. Homework Support: Provide assistance and guidance with homework and school projects. Discipline and Behavior: Maintain a positive and nurturing discipline approach while establishing boundaries and reinforcing good behavior. Meal Preparation: Plan and prepare healthy meals and snacks for the children, considering any dietary restrictions or preferences. Housekeeping: Perform light housekeeping duties related to the children's care, including tidying up their rooms, doing their laundry, and keeping their areas organized. Safety and Security: Ensure the children's safety at all times, both inside and outside the home, by being attentive, vigilant, and trained in emergency procedures. Communication: Maintain open and effective communication with parents regarding the children's progress, routines, and any concerns that may arise. Appointment Coordination: Arrange and accompany the children to medical appointments, extracurricular activities, and other commitments as required. Role Model: Serve as a positive role model by demonstrating good values, manners, and behavior for the children to emulate. Overnight Care: Be available for overnight care if the parents are away, ensuring the children's needs are met throughout the night. Household Support: Occasionally assist with light household chores and errands, as needed, to support the smooth running of the household. Qualifications:
Previous Experience: Proven experience as a nanny or in a similar childcare role, with a strong track record of caring for children of similar ages. Childcare Skills: In-depth knowledge of child development stages, age-appropriate activities, and nurturing techniques. First Aid and Organizational Skills: Ability to multitask, prioritize tasks, and maintain a well-structured daily routine for the children. Flexibility: Willingness to adapt to changing schedules and accommodate occasional evenings, weekends, and overnight stays, as required. Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively interact with children, parents, and other household staff. Confidentiality: Demonstrate discretion and maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job. Integrity and Trustworthiness: Exhibit honesty, reliability, and a strong sense of responsibility towards the children and their family.
- Job type: Full-Time
- Company: Kijiji
jobs | child care
2023-08-07