Helpr is a care service platform that supports families in finding excellent full and part time primary and emergency (or backup) childcare providers, full and part time adult care providers/caregivers, and birth workers including doulas and Newborn Care Specialists.
*Please note - candidates will be hired by, work for, and paid directly by the hiring family*
We’re currently looking for an Occasional Babysitter in Montreal, Canada H2J2V4
A lovely family near Plateau is seeking an occasional babysitter for their energetic 1 year old child to start in January 2024 or sooner. Backup care is needed 1-3 times per month when the child is home from daycare and can fall on any day between Monday-Friday between the hours of 9am-5pm. The family is open to candidates who may only be available for 4-5 hours between 9am-5pm. Those applying do not need to have availability for all requests, but must understand that there are no guaranteed hours for this position. The family can often provide a 24 hour notice prior to when backup care is needed, however, there may be times when the notice is less than this. There is a shy cat in the home; no pet care is needed. A great candidate will be caring, engaging, and reliable.
- Start date: January 2024 or sooner
- Length of Position: Long term, minimum 1 year
- Compensation: $24 CAD per hour
Schedule: Intermittent as follows
- Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm (No guaranteed hours - family is open to 4-5 hours within this time frame)
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Bottle + solid feeding
- Diaper changing
- Engaging with the child
- Facilitating nap times (1-2 per day)
- Meal times - will be prepped in advance (no cooking required)
- Outside time including stroller walks
REQUIREMENTS:
- Must have a minimum of 2 years of paid professional toddler care experience
- Must be UTD on CPR certification or willing to renew
- Must be eligible to work in Canada/Canadian citizen
- Secondary (high) School or equivalent
- Must be comfortable with cats
Job Type: Casual
Pay: $24.00 per hour
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
- On call
Application question(s):
- Are you willing to undergo a background check if offered a position? Please note - you will need a valid photo identification to complete the background check process.
- To keep the families we work with safe, we require ID verification of any candidates shared with the hiring family. Are you willing to complete this simple verification via a secure platform? You will not be asked to do so until after the initial interview.
- Please briefly describe your professional/paid toddler care experience.
- Are you able and willing to provide 2 references from your most recent childcare positions? These references must be from a paid/professional position and cannot be related to you. We will request this information as part of our vetting process if the hiring family decides to move forward (after your interview with the family).
- Please share your method of transportation (for example: own reliable transportation, public transportation, rideshare, etc).
- Approximately how much of a commute will this position be for you?
- The rate for this position is $24 CAD. Does the offered rate align with what you are looking for in your next position?
- This position is for backup care and does not have any guaranteed hours per week or month. Does this schedule align with your availability and what you are looking for in your next position?
- Please share your preferred pronouns. (He/Him, She/Her, They/Them, etc.)
- Are you comfortable around cats?
Education:
- Secondary School (required)
Experience:
- toddler care: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- CPR Certification or are you willing to obtain one (required)
Work Location: In person
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