Babysitter/nanny - Halifax, Canada - Newmara

Description

• Provide compassionate and personalized care to our toddler and newborn, ensuring their safety and wellbeing at all times
• Create a stimulating, nurturing, and educational environment: read to the children, and engage in a variety of educational and creative play activities
• Manage children's schedule including meals, nap times, and recreational activities
• Prepare nutritious and ageappropriate meals for the children
• Perform light housekeeping tasks such as laundry, cleaning, tidying, and maintaining children's areas
• Full housekeeping as necessary, including cleaning, dusting, and vacuuming other parts of the home
• Help with meal preparation for the family
• Accompany children to various social and educational activities outside the home, when necessary
• Regular communication with parents about daily activities and any behavioral or developmental milestones or concerns

• Proven experience as a fulltime nanny, specifically with infants and toddlers
• Knowledge of agespecific developmental, emotional, and health needs
• CPR and First Aid certification or willingness to obtain
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
• Excellent understanding of child development in different age stages
• Ability to cook nutritious meals and perform housekeeping tasks
• Ability to handle the physical demands of caring for young children
• High school diploma or equivalent; further training in child care and development such as a CDA is a plus
• Exceptional patience, communication skills, and multitasking ability
• Comfortable with background checks and providing professional references

• Competitive pay commensurate with experience
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Supportive and friendly work environment

We're dedicated to the wellbeing and growth of our children and hope to find a nanny who shares our commitment and enthusiasm.

To apply, please submit a resume detailing your experience and qualifications, a cover letter explaining why you believe you're suitable for this role, and contact information for two professional references.

• Onsite gym
• Paid time off

• French not required

• Monday to Friday

• Halifax, NS B3R 1G9: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

• CPR Certification (preferred)