Job Description

Employer: Private household (JM Family), Senneville, Quebec H9X 1T3
Location of work: Senneville, Quebec (on site; not a remote position)
Terms: Term/contract, full-time, 30 hours per week.
Language of work: English or French

Duties:
- Supervise and care for three children in the family home, including a child on the autism spectrum who requires consistent routine, structure and specialized behavioural support
- Plan, prepare and supervise age-appropriate indoor and outdoor activities; organize games and outings
- Prepare and serve nutritious meals;
- Assist with daily routines
- Take children to and from school and to appointments
- Keep records of daily activities and health information; tend to the children's emotional well-being
- Travel with the family on trips and assist with child supervision
- Light housekeeping and cleaning, laundry (wash, iron, press), shopping for food and household supplies; maintain a safe and healthy home

Experience and specialization:
- Experience caring for children with special needs, specifically children on the autism spectrum

Requirements:
- Education: College/CEGEP certificate or diploma (1- to 2-year program) or similar
- Experience: 5 years or more in in-home childcare
- Languages: English or French
- Criminal record check; references required
- Physically demanding; able to handle weights up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
- Personal suitability: client focus, efficient interpersonal skills, excellent oral communication, flexibility, initiative, judgement, organized, reliability, team player, patience, honesty

Work environment and setting:
- Employer's home; non-smoking; scent-free
- Optional live-in accommodation at no charge is available but is not a condition of employment
- Public transportation is available

Who can apply: Canadian citizens and permanent residents. This employer promotes equal employment opportunities, and members of underrepresented groups, including Indigenous applicants, newcomers and refugees, are encouraged to apply.

To apply: email your CV and cover letter to chanjohnston82@gmail.com with reference JM3475-02 in the subject line.
In your cover letter, please include (1) confirmation that you are available to start on the date listed, and (2) details on your experience in this field.