08/04/2016
For registered nurses - you may apply as a Caregiver as a HIGH - skilled worker.
For Caregiver certificate holders - you may apply as a caregiver under the LOW - skilled worker. (An experience is a must in this field)
6474 Babysitters, Nannies and Parents' Helpers
Babysitters care for children on an ongoing or short-term basis at home or in the children's homes. They are usually self-employed or may be employed by babysitting agencies. Nannies care for children in the employer's residence and provide for their health and physical and social development. Parent's helpers assist parents with child-care and household duties. Nannies and parent's helpers are employed by private households, where they may also reside.
Example Titles
babysitter
child caregiver – private home
child-care provider – private home
live-in caregiver
nanny
parent's helper
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Main duties
Babysitters perform some or all of the following duties:
Supervise and care for children in the absence of regular caregiver
Bathe, dress and feed infants and children
Prepare formulas and change diapers for infants
Organize activities such as games and outings to provide amusement and exercise
May perform housekeeping duties and prepare meals for children according to employer's instructions.
Nannies and live-in caregivers perform some or all of the following duties:
Supervise and care for children in employer's residence and may reside in employer's home
Bathe, dress and feed infants and children
Prepare formulas and change diapers for infants
Oversee children's activities, such as meals and rest periods, as instructed by employer
Instruct children in personal hygiene and social development
Tend to the emotional well-being of children
Discipline children according to the methods requested by the parents
Organize and participate in activities such as games, crafts, reading and outings to provide amusement and exercise
Plan, prepare and serve meals for children and may perform other housekeeping duties
Take children to and from school and to appointments
Maintain a healthy environment in the home
Observe children and prepare reports for home care or babysitting agency
May be required to keep records of daily activities and health information regarding each child.
Parent's helpers perform some or all of the following duties:
Assist parent in child supervision and household management
Bathe, dress and feed infants and children under direction of parent
Assist with, or may be responsible for, meal preparation, laundry, washing dishes, running errands and other routine housekeeping duties.
May oversee children's homework assignments required for school
May care for pets.
Employment requirements
Completion of secondary school may be required.
Nannies and live-in caregivers may require completion of a training program in child care or a related field.
Child-care or household management experience may be required.
Demonstrated ability to perform work is usually required.
First aid certification and CPR training may be required.
Additional information
There is mobility among occupations in this group.
