Hi there,

We are a happy household living in Vancouver West Point Grey area (Broadway and Alma). We have two lovely boys (1 and 6 years old) and are looking for a bilingual Nanny/Mother's helper. Our preferred hiring language is Mandarin or Japanese. The position officially starts on February 25 while there will be transition with the current nanny before the official start day.

Details:
-live out nanny/mother's helper
-wiling to teach and only speak their native language
-must love children and have experience with babies to toddlers
-should be physically fit. May have to lift toddler from car to bed if sleeping
-Approx 40 hours per weeks: typical day might be 8:00 am to 4:30 pm Monday, 7:30-4/4:30 Tuesday-Thursday, 7:30- 1:00pm on Friday (depend on kid'd school schedule)
-time is split approximately 50% nanny and 50% housework and will change depend on kid's schedule.
-nanny items include: teaching a foreign language, reading, playing, building things, arts and crafts, taking him to nearby activities (swimming, gymnastics, art, music, library, etc.), taking the child to school if needed.
-household items include: cleaning, laundry, shopping (groceries, dollar store), errands (going to library to get books, cleaners), dishes, occasional small jobs in garden or house, cooking, filing, etc.

Other:
-occasionally will require driving the car short distances and a SAFE driver. Must have valid drivers’ license
-no criminal record, has police background check
-very clean and experience cleaning
-non smoker
-has visa to work in Canada
-ability to follow directions
-references from previous employer
-bring your own lunch
-First Aid / CPR qualifications a plus
-willing to get government recommended immunization shots (influenza)
-flexible personality

Compensation:
-depends on experience
-small bonus if child improves significantly in foreign language