Nanny in Toronto, Ontario

Dear Family: I am very interested in working for your family as a nanny/housekeeper. As I am mother of one child and the decision to work as a nanny has been difficult but necessary. As is obvious, we are a closely knit family as we look to and depend on each other for both physical and emotional. I will be happy to speak with you and answer any questions that you may have about me personality and caregiving skills. It would also be nice to know more about you and your family and what you expect from a nanny/housekeeper. Thank you for your interest in my application. I look forward to hearing from you soon. Truly yours, Liza Create a stimulating, nurturing, and safe environment for the children Supervise the children’s activities at all times Plan and prepare meals and bottles for, and feed, the children Dress the children Place the children down for naps and bedtime Bathe the children Change diapers Potty train the children Perform housework related to child care, including washing the children’s clothes, cleaning up after meals, tidying play areas, and washing bottles Teach the children good social manners Play with the children, both indoors and outdoors Plan and lead educational activities, including reading, with the children Discipline the children, when necessary Drive the children to and from activities Administer medicine to the children