Job Title: Nanny (Private Home)
Location: Nanaimo, BC V9T 6K6
Work Location: On-site (Employer's home)
Job Type: Permanent, Full-time
Salary: $21.00 per hour
Hours: 35–40 hours per week
Schedule: Early morning, morning, day, shift, flexible hours, on-call, weekends, overtime available
Start Date: As soon as possible
Vacancies: 1
Job Summary
We are seeking a reliable and caring Nanny to provide child care and household support in our private home in Nanaimo, BC. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the safety, health, and well-being of children while supporting their daily routines, activities, and development.
This is an on-site position. Optional accommodation is available at no charge on a live-in basis; however, living accommodation is not a condition of employment.
Requirements
Languages
Education
- Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience
- Experience as a nanny, child caregiver, or in a related field is an asset
Work Environment
- Employer's home
- Non-smoking environment
- Scent-free environment
Responsibilities and Duties
- Assume full responsibility for the household in the absence of parents
- Supervise and care for children
- Bathe, dress, and feed infants and children
- Prepare and serve nutritious meals
- Maintain a safe and healthy environment for children
- Organize activities, games, and outings
- Assist children with homework
- Instruct children in personal hygiene and social development
- Tend to children's emotional well-being
- Keep records of daily activities and health information
- Take children to and from school and appointments
- Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties related to child care
- Travel with the family on trips and assist with child supervision and housekeeping duties
- Follow parenting methods and discipline approaches requested by parents
Security and Safety Requirements
- Bondable
- Child welfare check
- Criminal record check
- References required
Transportation/Travel Requirements
- Willingness to travel as required
Physical Requirements
- Physically demanding work
- Repetitive tasks
- Ability to work under pressure
- Attention to detail
Personal Skills
- Client-focused
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Flexible and adaptable
- Initiative and good judgment
- Organized and reliable
- Team player
- Strong time management skills
- Patient and honest
Equal Opportunity Statement
We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, including newcomers, mature workers, and members of visible minority groups.
How to Apply
Please apply by email with your resume and supporting documents:
Email: [email protected]
Please include answers to the following screening questions in your application:
- Are you available for shift or on-call work?
- Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
- Do you have experience working in this field?
Applicants may be asked to provide:
- Letter of recommendation
- References confirming previous experience
Pay: $21.00 per hour
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
