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- CPR Certification
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House Assistant- Cook

Charles MacPherson Associates Inc.
North York, ON

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Job details

Permanent
$25–$35 an hour

Qualifications

CPR Certification
Cooking
First Aid Certification
Cleaning
Driving Licence

Full job description

Position Overview

We are seeking a warm, experienced, and highly capable House Assistant to support a busy family of five. This is a dynamic household with a toddler requiring attentive daily care alongside two active teenagers. The ideal candidate brings professional housekeeping standards, confident childcare experience across a wide age range, and genuine skill in the kitchen — including familiarity with East Asian and Eastern European cuisines. This position is full-time, live-out with regular work hours between 12pm and 8pm Monday - Friday. Some flexibility is required for occasional evenings and weekend support.

Childcare Responsibilities

Toddler Care (Pre-kindergardner) — Primary Focus

Provide attentive, nurturing supervision and care during working hours

Maintain a safe, stimulating, and tidy play environment at all times
Manage bedtime or nap routines when required during shift hours

Teenager Support

Provide supervision and a supportive presence after school hours

Assist with after-school snacks and light meal preparation

Occasional driving to activities if license held (asset, not required)

Respect appropriate boundaries while maintaining household standards

Communicate with principals if concerns arise regarding the teenagers

Meal Preparation and Kitchen

Meal preparation is a cornerstone of this role. The House Assistant will be responsible for planning and preparing nutritious, family-appropriate meals and snacks daily.

Daily Meal Duties

Prepare healthy, balanced meals and snacks for all family members during shift hours
Plan weekly menus in consultation with family principals
Prepare toddler meals with attention to texture, nutrition, and portion size
Provide after-school snacks suitable for teenagers’ appetite and preferences
Prepare and portion family dinner ready for serving by end of shift
Maintain a clean, organized kitchen after every meal preparation

Cuisine Competencies

General proficiency in everyday family cooking (preferred)
East Asian cuisine — including dishes such as stir-fries, rice dishes, soups, and dumplings (strong asset)
Eastern European cuisine — including dishes such as borscht, pierogies, stuffed cabbage, and roasted meats (strong asset)
Awareness of common childhood food allergies and ability to adapt recipes accordingly
Ability to accommodate dietary preferences or restrictions as directed by principals

Kitchen & Pantry Management

Maintain organized pantry, refrigerator, and freezer inventory
Prepare weekly grocery lists and submit to principals for approval
Manage grocery procurement as directed (in-store or delivery coordination)
Ensure proper food storage, labeling, and rotation to minimize waste

Housekeeping Responsibilities

Daily Tasks

Daily light housekeeping: tidying living areas, making beds, vacuuming high-traffic areas
Full kitchen cleaning after each meal preparation and at end of shift
Maintaining tidy and organized children’s areas, playroom, and toddler’s bedroom
Wiping down surfaces, sanitizing bathrooms, and spot-cleaning throughout the day

Laundry & Linen

Regular laundry for the full household, including sorting, washing, drying, and folding
Ironing or steaming as required for adults’ clothing and household linens
Changing and laundering bed linens on a scheduled rotation
Toddler clothing and bedding managed with appropriate detergents and care

Household Organization & Administration

Maintain inventory of cleaning supplies, household consumables, and groceries
Ensure household security protocols are followed at all times
Answer the door, receive packages, and handle basic household errands
Sort and correctly dispose of recycling, compost, and garbage per local guidelines
Report maintenance issues or household needs promptly to principals

Candidate Profile and Qualifications

Experience & Skills

Minimum 3 years of professional housekeeping or house assistant experience in a private residence

Demonstrated experience caring for toddlers (age 2–4) in a professional or family setting
Comfortable and skilled working with children across a broad age range
Strong cooking skills with proven ability to prepare family meals from scratch
Excellent laundry skills including handling of delicate fabrics and household linens

Personal Qualities

Warm, patient, and genuinely child-focused — especially with young children
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and takes pride in a well-maintained home
Reliable, punctual, and demonstrates strong professional integrity
Clear and proactive communicator with household principals
Exercises discretion, diplomacy, and confidentiality at all times
Adaptable and calm under pressure; able to manage a busy household smoothly
Understands that a home is a living environment, not merely a workplace

Requirements

Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
Must be comfortable lifting 30 lbs
Clear background and reference checks required
Valid driver’s license is a significant asset
First Aid / CPR certification is an asset (toddler CPR preferred)

Job Type: Permanent

Pay: $25.00-$35.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Experience:

Housekeeper/Cooking: 5 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

Drivers license and Vehicle (required)

Work Location: In person

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