House Assistant

Position Overview

Toddler Care (Pre-kindergardner) Primary Focus

Provide attentive nurturing supervision and care during working hours

Maintain a safe stimulating and tidy play environment at all times

Manage bedtime or nap routines when required during shift hours

Teenager Support

Provide supervision and a supportive presence after school hours

Assist with after-school snacks and light meal preparation

Occasional driving to activities if license held (asset not required)

Respect appropriate boundaries while maintaining household standards

Communicate with principals if concerns arise regarding the teenagers

Meal Preparation and Kitchen

Meal preparation is a cornerstone of this role. The House Assistant will be responsible for planning and preparing nutritious family-appropriate meals and snacks daily.

Daily Meal Duties

Prepare healthy balanced meals and snacks for all family members during shift hours

Plan weekly menus in consultation with family principals

Prepare toddler meals with attention to texture nutrition and portion size

Provide after-school snacks suitable for teenagers appetite and preferences

Prepare and portion family dinner ready for serving by end of shift

Maintain a clean organized kitchen after every meal preparation

Cuisine Competencies

General proficiency in everyday family cooking (preferred)

East Asian cuisine including dishes such as stir-fries rice dishes soups and dumplings (strong asset)

Eastern European cuisine including dishes such as borscht pierogies stuffed cabbage and roasted meats (strong asset)

Ability to accommodate dietary preferences or restrictions as directed by principals

Kitchen & Pantry Management

Maintain organized pantry refrigerator and freezer inventory

Prepare weekly grocery lists and submit to principals for approval

Manage grocery procurement as directed (in-store or delivery coordination)

Ensure proper food storage labeling and rotation to minimize waste

Daily Tasks

Daily light housekeeping: tidying living areas making beds vacuuming high-traffic areas

Full kitchen cleaning after each meal preparation and at end of shift

Maintaining tidy and organized childrens areas playroom and toddlers bedroom

Wiping down surfaces sanitizing bathrooms and spot-cleaning throughout the day

Laundry & Linen

Regular laundry for the full household including sorting washing drying and folding

Ironing or steaming as required for adults clothing and household linens

Changing and laundering bed linens on a scheduled rotation

Toddler clothing and bedding managed with appropriate detergents and care

Household Organization & Administration

Maintain inventory of cleaning supplies household consumables and groceries

Ensure household security protocols are followed at all times

Answer the door receive packages and handle basic household errands

Sort and correctly dispose of recycling compost and garbage per local guidelines

Report maintenance issues or household needs promptly to principals

Experience & Skills

Minimum 3 years of professional housekeeping or house assistant experience in a private residence

Demonstrated experience caring for toddlers (age 24) in a professional or family setting

Comfortable and skilled working with children across a broad age range

Strong cooking skills with proven ability to prepare family meals from scratch

Excellent laundry skills including handling of delicate fabrics and household linens

Personal Qualities

Warm patient and genuinely child-focused especially with young children

Highly organized detail-oriented and takes pride in a well-maintained home

Reliable punctual and demonstrates strong professional integrity

Clear and proactive communicator with household principals

Exercises discretion diplomacy and confidentiality at all times

Adaptable and calm under pressure; able to manage a busy household smoothly

Understands that a home is a living environment not merely a workplace

Requirements

Must be legally entitled to work in Canada

Must be comfortable lifting 30 lbs

Clear background and reference checks required

Valid drivers license is a significant asset

First Aid / CPR certification is an asset (toddler CPR preferred)