Nanny Job in Vancouver, British Columbia

Hi! We are a really nice family looking for a nanny and/or a cook/housekeeper who is/are a great fit with us for our busy, friendly family of 5. Our 3 boys are 11, 15, and 17. We need a NANNY/BABYSITTER (for the 11-year old) - (5-15 hours per week) DUTIES: - would include outdoor time (playing outside - soccer, frisbee, etc), indoor activities (board games, ping pong etc); supervising playdates etc. - 11-year old is bright, engaging, active, fun, kind. TIMES - after school hours and some weekend hours. (I am somewhat flexible as to which days) DESIRED QUALITIES - mature, intelligent, engaging, kind-hearted; active, calm, patient, with tons of common sense - extensive experience with tweens preferably as a nanny You'll need to be comfortable with the parents who are sometimes around. (parents are easy to be around) - university student or university educated individual is preferred. We also need a COOK/HOUSEKEEPER (approx. 10-20 hours/week - somewhat flexible times): DUTIES: - prep or fully prepare meals and snacks - laundry and light housekeeping duties - Must be competent and experienced in cooking for a family (mostly following our recipes. (We are fairly health-conscious). DESIRED QUALITIES - efficient, organized, calm demeanor, warm-hearted, excellent spoken English For both positions, you’ll need to: - have excellent references. - genuine desire to be of service to a family ! - candidates can apply to one or both positions - ideally this is a long-term position Please tell me about yourself including your work experience as a nanny (duties, activities, how long, etc); your interests, and what you consider to be your greatest strengths. Thank you :)