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Part-time Nanny/Sitter to keep 12 year old boy with Autism company
Toronto, Ontario
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Nanny Job in Toronto, Ontario
I'm an
Individual
Looking for a part-time nanny/babysitter to be a companion and provide friendship for a 12 year old boy with Autism.
Responsibilities include:
-Spending time talking with him, playing with him, keeping him company in whatever he wants to do
-He enjoys listening to music, talking, swimming, animals
-we have a pool in the backyard that is all shallow water - if you can swim with him when he's comfortable (therefore, it's best if you're comfortable swimming)
-Being creative in enticing him into play
-helping him with eating (getting snacks, etc)
-helping him develop more life self-care skills as he is willing
-we already have a full time nanny, who will be here to help out if needed
Days/Hours required:
Monday to Friday from 10am to 12:30pm (some flexibility on end time would be ideal).
Looking for someone to commit to 6 months to a year at least.
Also, options to extend hours if it goes well.
If available some weekends too, then this would be great.
Skills required:
-loving, patient person who loves to be with kids and especially special needs kids
-does not pressure child, instead finds creative ways to get child interested in play
-is very calm and patient and can handle emotional regulation challenges like meltdowns and anger with a calm, patient and loving demeanour
-is fun loving and young at heart...He is really looking for someone to be a friend to him
-has experience spending time and taking care of kids on the autism spectrum
-can swim and is willing to swim with him if he's interested
-can be ok with a child who needs to have a lot of control and is able to help him feel safe
-Please note: ABA will NOT be used with my son...Only connection based strategies will work with him.
-Criminal record check will be required
-First Aid Certificate and CPR ideal to have too
Availability
Work schedule:
Long term
Part-time
Required experience
Ages include:
Preteen/teen
Provider can look after:
Number of children: 1
Required advanced experience with:
Intellectual disability
Mental health
Required qualifications
Job requires:
Babysitter
Background check
First aid
Required languages
English
Required training
Early childhood educator (ECE)
Services needed
Responsibilities will include:
Meal prep
Swim supervision
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