Nanny Job in Coquitlam, British Columbia

We are looking for caregiver to help look after our sweet 7-year-old daughter up to 32 hours a week (Monday - Thursday start between 8:30am-9:30am). Our daughter is very easy going and quiet. We are looking for somebody to care for her in our home, taking her to play dates and other activities as needed. Valid driver's license and clean driving record needed. Own car required to get to the house as our home is not transit-friendly, but our car will be used to take her to activities. Must like cats as we have a very cute and silly one. Our daughter is autistic and receives some therapy in-home and is homeschooled. Under the direction and supervision of her homeschool manager, we will be looking to you to help implement her lessons and report on her progress. We will train. Duties include: - caring for 7-year-old while mom works from home - driving 7-year-old to and from various activities - engaging in learning and play activities with 7-year-old as per educational plan - keeping home tidy during working hours and ensuring no mess is left at the end of the day - encouraging and helping child to clean up after herself - meal preparation for child; snacks, breakfast and/or lunch You must: - Have a high school diploma or equivalent; post-secondary courses in child development or related field an asset - Have a valid BC Driver's License and clean driving record (our vehicle can be used to drive our child to and from preschool and activities) - Be a non-smoker (our child has allergies) - Have at least 2-years experience working with young children, preferably some experience with special needs children - Have at least 3 strong personal references and 2 solid employment references that we can speak to directly - Read, write, and speak English fluently as you will be assisting with homeschooling - Have first aid with child CPR (or be willing to get it at our expense) - Be kind, patient, creative and energetic - Love children - Have a clean criminal records check, this is a governmental requirement as part of Autism Funding - Experience of any kind with autism is also a bonus We offer: - Competitive salary based on experience and skillsets - All stat holidays off with pay - Guaranteed time off at Christmas/New Years - Additional paid vacation time as per Employment Standards - Flexible unpaid time off as needed - Training in ABA (Applied Behavioural Analysis) - Child CPR certification at our expense (if needed) - Additional work may available if you need more hours as part of her ABA team, again we will train There is a possibility of subsidized rent on a one-bedroom basement suite in Coquitlam/Burke Mountain area if desired. Please ask for details upon application. Please note: Your time off would still be YOUR time, there is no expectation of additional hours if you are interested in the suite. We live close to parks, trails, recreation and shopping. Our home is not in a transit-friendly location so you will need a reliable vehicle to get to work (or can choose the subsidized suite option). We are looking for a devoted caregiver who will genuinely love, play with, and care for our daughter. References will be required. Please send us your resume and a brief cover letter telling us more about you and why you'd be the right person to entrust our daughter to. If this seems like an opportunity you'd like to pursue we want to hear from you. Please note: This position is part-time to start while training, with full-time starting at the end of October. Some flexibility with stated hours is possible when coordinated with the schedules of other people on her team, so may be suitable for a university or college student studying to work as a teacher or EA/SEA.