Employer Description:
The Braun Family Household is a large blended family of eight, consisting of two parents and six children aged 8 to 16, along with one family dog, living in Haliburton, Ontario. Both parents own and operate their own businesses, including Braun Custom Builds and Minden Animal Hospital. The children are active in hockey and dance, and the household has a busy and frequently changing schedule. The family is seeking a dependable and consistent live-in Home Child Care Provider to support the care of the children and the day-to-day needs of the household.
Employer Name: Jennifer Braun
Operating Name: Braun Family Household
Business/Job Location: 2085 Eagle Lake Rd, Haliburton, Ontario K0M 1S0
Job Purpose:
The Braun Family Household is seeking a reliable and organized live-in Home Child Care Provider to provide care, supervision, and support for the children's daily routines, safety, and well-being. The position includes assisting the children with their daily activities, preparing meals and school lunches, helping them get ready for school, transporting them to appointments and extracurricular activities, and performing child-related laundry and light housekeeping duties to maintain a clean, safe, and healthy environment for the children.
This role requires strong organizational skills, flexibility to accommodate a changing family schedule, and the ability to work independently while providing consistent support to the family.
NOC code: 44100 – Home child care providers
Position: Live-in Home Child Care Provider
Wages offered: $45,000/year salary (equivalent to approximately $21.63/hour based on 40 hours per week)
Hours of Work: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Split shift; available from 6:15 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Alternate arrangements as mutually agreeable.
Number of Vacancies: 01
Type of employment: Full-time, live-in (on-site) – 2-year term
Expected Start Date: January 1, 2027
Language requirement: English
Responsibilities include:
Coordinate and organize the children's daily schedules, routines, appointments, and activities.
Plan and arrange age-appropriate activities to support the children's development and well-being.
Prepare meals for the children, including packing their school lunches.
Supervise and care for the children, ensuring their safety and well-being at all times.
Assist the children with getting ready for school and ensure they are ready to board the school bus.
Transport the children to medical appointments, extracurricular activities, sports, and other scheduled activities, as required.
Run errands related to the children's care and daily needs, as required.
Purchase groceries and plan meals to meet the children's dietary needs.
Perform laundry and light housekeeping duties related to the children's care.
Maintain a clean, safe, and healthy environment for the children.
Ensure the children's safety during daily activities and while travelling to and from appointments and other activities.
Provide appropriate care and supervision for the household pets when required, provided this remains secondary to the childcare responsibilities.
Use the employer-provided vehicle for work-related duties, including transporting the children to school, appointments, and activities, in accordance with the employer's policies.
Skills & Abilities required:
● Strong organizational and time-management skills to manage household and family schedules.
● Good communication skills and ability to work independently.
● Experience in childcare or a related field is an asset.
● Ability to care for children and pets.
● Ability to adapt to changing household schedules and priorities.
Essential Functions:
● Provide reliable childcare support within a busy family household.
● Safely transport children and complete household errands as required.
● Prepare meals and complete routine household cleaning and laundry.
● Manage multiple household responsibilities and adjust to changing daily requirements.
Working Conditions:
● Work is performed primarily in the private family home at 2085 Eagle Lake Rd, Haliburton, Ontario, and in the local community as required.
● This is a live-in position. The Home Child Care Provider will have a private room and shared access to the bathroom, kitchen, and other common areas.
● The position involves working within a large blended family household with two parents, six children, and one dog.
● The household schedule may change based on the parents' work commitments and the children's school, hockey, dance, appointments, practices, games, tournaments, competitions, and other activities.
● The position is generally Monday to Friday, with a split schedule and availability between 6:15 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.
Overtime:
Overtime will be compensated in accordance with the Ontario Employment Standards Act. Where permitted and mutually agreed upon, eligible overtime may be compensated through time off in lieu.
Benefits:
Vacation
● 4 weeks' paid vacation, including 2 weeks at Christmas.
Health benefits
● Health benefits, including dental coverage.
Other benefits
● Company vehicle provided for work-related duties and local personal use.
● On-site parking.
● Private room provided in the family home.
● Shared access to kitchen, bathroom, and common household areas.
● Personal time available during the day when household duties are not required.
● Casual dress code.
The Perks:
Personal time available during the day.
Welcome to join after-hours family outings or enjoy personal time as preferred.
Enjoy family amenities such as pool, hot tub, sauna, home gym and ATV's
Vehicle provided for local "personal time" activities
Job bank reference Number: #3701871
How to apply: Interested candidates can directly apply to this job by submitting their cover letter and resume to Jenn_braun@hotmail.com.
Visa Requirements:
This advertisement is directed primarily to Canadian citizens and permanent residents. Other candidates with legal authorization to work in Canada are also encouraged to apply. Applications from individuals requiring employer sponsorship may be considered after the employer has met all applicable labour market requirements.
Note: Please only apply to this job if you are a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada.