The House Manager & After-School Nanny maintains the cleanliness, order and day-to-day running of the family home, and provides supervision and care for two school-age children in the afternoon. The role also includes meal preparation for the children, pet care and occasional errands. Balance of the role. Both children attend school or preschool for most of the shift, so housekeeping accounts for the larger share of the hours. Childcare is concentrated in the latter part of the afternoon, around school pickup and after-school time. Order of priority. Whenever the children are present, their health, safety and well-being take precedence over every other duty. House management is the priority at all other times. 2. Children • Child 1 - age 9, attends school full days; requires pickup and after-school supervision on days when neither parent nor grandparent is available • Child 2 - age 4, attends a part-day preschool program; requires lunch, snacks, transportation to and from the program, and afternoon supervision 3. Duties and responsibilities 3.1 House management - daily The daily housekeeping checklist is appended to the employment agreement and forms part of this role. It covers, at minimum: • General areas: make beds, tidy clutter, dust flat surfaces, vacuum or sweep floors, mop high-traffic areas, empty bins, wipe light switches, handles and railings, air out rooms • Kitchen: dishes and dishwasher, wipe counters, table and appliance surfaces, clean sink and faucet, sweep floor, empty trash and compost and replace liners • Bathrooms: wipe sink, faucet and counter, clean mirror, wipe toilet, rinse shower or tub, replace damp towels, empty trash, refill soap, toilet paper and tissue • Living areas: tidy toys and books, fluff cushions and fold blankets, wipe tables, dust furniture and electronics, vacuum floors and upholstery • Bedrooms: make beds, tidy, dust surfaces, empty small bins, vacuum, start laundry as needed • Entryway: organize shoes, coats and backpacks, wipe door handles, sweep or vacuum • Children's areas: tidy toys and books, wipe sticky surfaces, sanitize frequently handled toys, check school bags 3.2 House management - weekly and periodic • One full house clean each week, or more often as required • Laundry, including bedding, children's clothing and pet towels - washed, folded and put away • Change bed linens on a regular cycle • Wipe baseboards and spot-clean walls • Water indoor plants • Maintain a running inventory of food, cleaning products and household supplies; advise the parents in positive time when items need restocking • Maintain the household task list: keep the daily and weekly checklists current, record completed periodic tasks, and add items that need the parents' attention or approval • Any other reasonable tasks required to keep the home clean and organized 3.3 Child-minding • Collect the younger child from preschool and the older child from school as required • Provide attentive, dependable supervision at home through the afternoon • Support homework and quiet activities for the older child • Organize and supervise play; ensure time outdoors when weather permits • Maintain the children's established routines • Model and reinforce good manners, sharing and respectful behaviour • Promote good hygiene,



including handwashing before meals and after play • Transport the children to and from scheduled activities as required 3.4 Meal preparation • Prepare and serve lunch for the younger child and after-school snacks for both children • Clean up fully after all meals and snacks prepared during the shift • Wash hands before all food preparation and before handling the children • Follow any dietary instructions provided by the parents 3.5 Pet care • Feed the dog and cats according to the posted feeding schedule • Refresh water bowls during the day and again at the end of the shift • Walk the dog once daily - a short, gentle walk only, as the dog is older and has joint limitations • Scoop litter boxes and keep the surrounding area clean • Brush pets as needed to manage shedding 3.6 Opening and closing routine • On arrival: walk the dog, refresh pet water, open blinds and turn off exterior lights • From 4:00 pm: close blinds, turn on exterior lights, refresh pet water, feed the pets, run the dishwasher if needed 3.7 Errands and driving • Grocery, Costco and other approved errands using the employee's own insured vehicle • Mileage reimbursed at the prevailing CRA rate • All authorized out-of-pocket expenses reimbursed on presentation of receipts 3.8 Safety and communication • Update the parents by text during the day on the children's activities and meals, and call immediately if any issue arises • Do not administer any medication to the children - this includes prescription, over-the-counter and homeopathic remedies. Contact a parent instead; a parent or grandparent will attend to it • Know and follow the household emergency procedures and emergency contact list • Report any injury, illness, accident or property damage to the parents immediately 4. Qualifications and requirements Required • Previous paid experience in housekeeping, cleaning or household management - two years or more preferred • Demonstrated ability to supervise school-age children safely and calmly • Valid BC driver's licence, clean driving record, and access to a reliable, insured vehicle • Ability to work comfortably in a home with a dog and cats • Conversational English, with reliable phone and text communication • Legally entitled to work in Canada • Clear criminal record check, including vulnerable sector screening • Two checkable references from previous families or employers • Current CPR and first aid certification covering infants and children (the family will fund renewal) • Proof of annual influenza vaccination • Physically able to perform routine household cleaning, including vacuuming, mopping and lifting light loads Preferred • Previous nanny, childminder or after-school care experience • Experience managing a household checklist or running a home independently • Demonstrated history of long-term placements 5. Attributes • Reliable and punctual - the family plans its workday around this schedule • Thorough and self-directed:



able to work through the daily checklist without supervision • Warm, patient and consistent with children • Discreet and trustworthy with a family's home and private information • Proactive - notices what needs doing and raises issues early 6. Compensation and benefits • $28.00 per hour gross; approximately $43, 700 per year at 30 hours per week • Reviewed annually • Paid semi-monthly on the 15th and the last day of each month, with a wage statement provided • Employed as an employee, not a contractor; income tax, CPP and EI deducted and remitted by the employer • T4 slip issued annually and a Record of Employment provided if required • Paid 30-minute break each shift • 10 days paid vacation per contract year, equal to 4% of gross earnings; time off to be requested at least one month in advance • 5 paid sick days per year in accordance with BC paid sick leave legislation • Statutory holidays not worked; if worked, paid in accordance with the BC Employment Standards Act • Mileage and authorized expenses reimbursed

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Salary $28/hour

20 - 30 hours/week

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Desired start date Oct 27, 2026

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Housekeeper is responsible for

Clean the inside of the home and the immediate external areas

Kitchen cleaning- Dishes, cleaning inside and outside of fridge, cupboards, oven, dishwasher, pantry, counters and floors

Clean Outside of Oven, Fridge, and Dishwasher

Laundry (washing, drying clothing and household items)

Ironing

Meal preparation and service

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House & Apartment Cleaning

Commercial Office Cleaning

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Valid driver's license

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