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Parent's Helper

Posted on Aug. 2, 2025 by Joshua Wiseman

Westmount, Canada
N/A

Full Time

Work Term: Permanent
Work Language: English
Hours: 40 hours per week
Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years
or equivalent experience
Work site environment
Non-smoking
Work setting
Employer's home
Optional accommodation available at no charge on a live-in basis. Note: This is NOT a condition of employment
Tasks
Assume full responsibility for household in absence of parents
Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties
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
Prepare infants and children for rest periods
Supervise and care for children
Take children to and from school and to appointments
Tend to emotional well-being of children
Help children with homework
Cook
Experience with special needs children
Children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) or attention deficit disorder (ADD)
Security and safety
Reference required
Transportation/travel information
Public transportation is available
Travel expenses paid by employer
Personal suitability
Client focus
Efficient interpersonal skills
Excellent oral communication
Excellent written communication
Flexibility
Initiative
Judgement
Organized
Reliability
Team player
Time management
Patience
Honesty
Screening questions
Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?