Part Time / Full Time Nanny (Special Needs Experience Required) - Cambridge, ON
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Responsibilities
- Pick up both children from school and daycare each weekday afternoon (family vehicle provided)
- Safely transfer and load daughter's wheelchair in and out of the vehicle
- Prepare and serve meals and snacks for both children
- Administer g-tube feedings for our daughter following family protocols
- Support and encourage use of daughter's eye gaze communication device
- Assist with positioning, transfers, and use of specialized seating supports
- Engage both children in age-appropriate play, activities, and reading
- Maintain a safe, tidy, and nurturing home environment during care hours
- Communicate daily with parents regarding children's meals, mood, and activities
- Qualifications & Requirements:
- Legally entitled to work in Canada. Local applicants only. No sponsorship available.
- Physically able to lift up to ~40-45 pounds
- Valid drivers license
- Clear Criminal Record Check including Vulnerable Sector Screening (must be obtained prior to start)
- 3 references required: 2 personal and 1 professional
- Reliable, warm-hearted, patient, and energetic
- Genuine interest in and understanding of children's growth and development
- Comfortable and confident working with children with physical disabilities
- Preferred:
- Early Childhood Education (ECE) diploma or equivalent formal training
- Experience caring for children with cerebral palsy or complex physical disabilities
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Additional Information
Part Time / Full Time Nanny (Special Needs Experience Required) - Cambridge, ON A family near Churchill Park in Cambridge, ON is seeking a patient, warm, and reliable nanny to care for their two young children: a 2-year-old son and a 3-year-old daughter who has cerebral palsy. This is a meaningful, ongoing role with a family that values consistency and genuine connection. Their daughter is in high needs and requires attentive, knowledgeable care. They're looking for someone who is comfortable and confident supporting children with complex physical needs, and who will engage both children with energy, creativity, and warmth. Schedule: Total Hours: Approximately 30 hours per week Core Hours: Weekday afternoons, 2:30 PM to 6:30 PM Optional Expanded Hours: Open to expanding hours for the right candidate, including: Weekday mornings before school drop-off Later weekday evenings Weekend shifts A flexible and collaborative approach to scheduling is important to us, with a focus on a long-term position to grow with our family over multiple years. Family Specifications: Located near the Churchill Park area Dog-friendly home (Have a friendly, medium-sized cockapoo; no pet care required) Parents value consistency, open communication, and building a long-term relationship
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