Overview

Full-time Nanny:

We are seeking a full-time nanny in Vancouver, B.C. to provide childcare, in our home, for our toddler-aged son during our working hours. The successful candidate will be expected to care for our son’s development, and physical and social well-being and assist with light household duties.

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The successful candidate must have a calm and caring demeanor, and be respectful of our preferences and desires for our home and parenting styles. They should be a proactive self-starter, continually identifying areas to assist our family with minimal direction and oversight. The successful candidate will be resourceful, possess good communication skills, and be able to represent our family in a professional and kind manner in all interactions. The candidate will be reliable and must be a team player, capable of interacting well with others who come and go from the house.

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Desired Start Date: January 2027

(Our son will be approx. 3.5 yrs old at desired start date.)

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Primary responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

•           Assume full responsibility for household in absence of parents

•           Supervise and care for our son

•           Prepare meals and change diapers for our son

•           Bathe, dress and feed infants and our son

•           Instruct our son in personal hygiene and social development

•           Tend to emotional well-being of our son

•           Discipline our son according to the methods requested by the parents

•           Organize, activities such as games and outings for our son

•           Maintain a safe and healthy environment in the home

•           Prepare our son for rest periods

•           Take our son to and from school and to appointments

•           Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties

•           Wash, iron and press clothing and household linens

•           Assist with family travel preparations including packing our son’s bags for weekend and other trips as requested by us.

•           Prepare and serve nutritious meals

•           Cook

•           Care for pets

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Additional duties may include:

•           Keep records of daily activities and health information regarding our son

•           Occasionally providing childcare outside of regular hours on an as agreed basis.

•           Travel with family on trips and assist with child supervision and housekeeping duties

•           Shop for food and household supplies

•           Other miscellaneous tasks as agreed from time to time

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Anticipated hours are approximately 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday (excluding holidays); however, scheduled hours may vary depending on our working hours.

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Salary to be determined based on experience within a range of $20.00 – $27.49/hr.

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Minimum Requirements

• Duly qualified to work in Canada.

• Early childcare experience an asset.

• English speaking with strong communication skills.

• Valid BC driver’s licence (or equivalent) is an asset.

• Will have their own living arrangements. This is not a live-in position.

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Priority will be given to candidates with formal early childcare education and first aid training/experience.

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Application Instructions

To be considered, candidates must provide a written cover letter and resume, and references from recent employers. Candidates must provide (or be willing to provide) a current clear criminal record check. Hourly wage to be negotiated based on qualifications.