The Role
Provide full-time, developmentally appropriate childcare for a toddler including meals, naps, hygiene, routine supervision, educational and outdoor activities, outings, and child-related household tasks. Communicate closely with parents, maintain confidentiality and professionalism, occasionally travel with the family, and adapt to a future relocation to the Montreal area.
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SUMMARY
A warm and welcoming family located in Senneville, Quebec is seeking an experienced, caring, and professional Nanny to provide attentive, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate care for their young child (toddler).
The successful candidate will become a trusted member of the household, ensuring the child's safety, well-being, and daily development while respecting the family's routines, parenting philosophy, and household standards.
This is a long-term opportunity for a dedicated childcare professional who enjoys creating a positive, engaging, and structured environment. The family intends to relocate to the Montreal area in the future, and the successful candidate must consider this change of work location.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Childcare & Daily Care
- Provide attentive supervision and ensure the child's safety and well-being at all times.
- Follow established daily routines, including meals, naps, hygiene, and age-appropriate activities.
- Prepare and serve nutritious meals and snacks for the child.
- Assist with diapering, potty training, bathing, and dressing as appropriate.
- Monitor the child's health and promptly communicate any concerns to the parents.
- Maintain a nurturing, positive, and supportive environment.
Child Development
- Plan engaging educational, creative, and recreational activities appropriate to the child's age.
- Encourage language, cognitive, social, and emotional development through play and daily interactions.
- Promote outdoor activities, physical exercise, and exploration.
- Support consistent routines and positive behaviour in accordance with the parents' approach.
- Encourage independence while providing appropriate guidance and supervision.
Child-Related Household Responsibilities
- Prepare meals and snacks for the child.
- Wash bottles, dishes, and feeding equipment.
- Maintain the cleanliness and organization of the child's bedroom, nursery, play areas, and belongings.
- Wash, fold, and organize the child's laundry and bedding.
- Organize toys, books, clothing, and seasonal wardrobe rotations.
- Maintain child-related supplies and notify the parents when items need replenishing.
Outings & Activities
- Accompany the child to parks, activities, classes, appointments, and other approved outings.
- Prepare all necessary supplies for outings.
- Ensure safe transportation practices at all times.
- Keep the parents informed regarding schedules and activities when away from home.
Communication & Collaboration
- Maintain open and regular communication with the parents regarding the child's daily routines, development, and well-being.
- Report illnesses, injuries, developmental milestones, or any concerns promptly.
- Work collaboratively with the parents to ensure consistency in routines, expectations, and childcare practices.
Professionalism
- Maintain strict confidentiality regarding all family matters.
- Demonstrate professionalism, reliability, discretion, and excellent judgment.
- Respect the family's privacy and household standards at all times.
- Remain actively engaged with the child throughout working hours.
QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS
- Previous experience working as a Nanny or in a similar childcare role within a private household.
- Genuine passion for working with children and supporting their development.
- Strong understanding of child safety, routines, and age-appropriate developmental milestones.
- Patient, nurturing, dependable, and highly organized.
- Must be fluent in English.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Comfortable working in a home with a family dog.
- Willingness to occasionally travel with the family, when mutually agreed upon.
- Must have a valid driver's licence with a vehicle.
- Eligible to work in Canada.
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
- Warm and caring personality
- Professional and discreet
- Patient and emotionally intelligent
- Organized and proactive
- Flexible and adaptable
- Reliable and trustworthy
- Service-oriented with a positive attitude
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Full-time, permanent position.
- Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (flexibility required).
- Competitive salary based on experience.
- Benefits provided.
- Long-term opportunity with a respectful and appreciative family.
- Future relocation to the Montreal area to take into consideration.
HOW TO APPLY
If you are a professional Nanny that understands early childhood development milestones (0–24 months) and know how to actively support a child through age-appropriate stimulation during the early age and beyond, we would love to hear from you!
Please send your resume to [email protected] or apply online.
We thank all applicants for their interest. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
ABOUT ELITE DOMO
Elite Domo specializes in the recruitment of experienced household professionals for private families across Canada and internationally.
*This is the English version of job posting Nounou #2071.
Skills Required
- Previous experience working as a Nanny or in a similar childcare role within a private household
- Fluent in English
- Valid driver's licence with a vehicle
- Eligible to work in Canada
- Strong understanding of child safety, routines, and developmental milestones
- Patient, nurturing, dependable, and highly organized
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Comfortable working in a home with a family dog
- Willingness to occasionally travel with the family when mutually agreed upon
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The Company
What We Do
Elite Domo is a leading North American niche headhunting and staffing agency that specializes in the search and placement of experienced private estate and private service professionals. The firm provides expert recruitment for high-end roles, including gardeners, nannies, personal assistants, family office staff, domestic couples, and private security, ensuring a high standard of service for elite households.
