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Babysitters, Nannies and Parents' Helpers  (NOC 6474)
London Region
Description |  Titles |  Duties |   Related Occupations

Babysitters care for children on an ongoing or short-term basis at home or in the children's homes. They are usually self-employed or may be employed by babysitting agencies. Nannies care for children in the employer's residence and provide for their health and physical and social development. Parent's helpers assist parents with child-care and household duties. Nannies and parent's helpers are employed by private households, where they may also reside.

babysitter, child caregiver – private home, child-care provider – private home, live-in caregiver, nanny, parent's helper.

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Babysitters perform some or all of the following duties:
  • Supervise and care for children in the absence of regular caregiver
  • Bathe, dress and feed infants and children
  • Prepare formulas and change diapers for infants
  • Organize activities such as games and outings to provide amusement and exercise
  • May perform housekeeping duties and prepare meals for children according to employer's instructions.
Nannies and live-in caregivers perform some or all of the following duties:
  • Supervise and care for children in employer's residence and may reside in employer's home
  • Bathe, dress and feed infants and children
  • Prepare formulas and change diapers for infants
  • Oversee children's activities, such as meals and rest periods, as instructed by employer
  • Instruct children in personal hygiene and social development
  • Tend to the emotional well-being of children
  • Discipline children according to the methods requested by the parents
  • Organize and participate in activities such as games, crafts, reading and outings to provide amusement and exercise
  • Plan, prepare and serve meals for children and may perform other housekeeping duties
  • Take children to and from school and to appointments
  • Maintain a healthy environment in the home
  • Observe children and prepare reports for home care or babysitting agency
  • May be required to keep records of daily activities and health information regarding each child.
Parent's helpers perform some or all of the following duties:
  • Assist parent in child supervision and household management
  • Bathe, dress and feed infants and children under direction of parent
  • Assist with, or may be responsible for, meal preparation, laundry, washing dishes, running errands and other routine housekeeping duties.
  • May oversee children's homework assignments required for school
  • May care for pets.
Included Cities in Region | Service Canada Offices

London, St. Thomas, Woodstock, Aylmer, Ingersoll, Parkhill, Strathroy, Tillsonburg, Belmont, Erie Rest, Grimmonds Beach, Invererie Heights, Lyndale, Lynhurst, Mitchell Heights, Mount Brydges, North Ward, Orchard Beach, Port Stanley

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Outlook & Prospects for Babysitters, Nannies and Parents' Helpers in London Region

The future forecast and current conditions for an occupation can vary based on location or due to changes in the economy, technology, or demand for a product or service.

Local Employment Potential Information

Table on the employment potential for Babysitters, Nannies and Parents' Helpers in London Region as well as in the rest of the Ontario.
Location Employment Potential Release Date
London Region <Not assigned> 2012-11-28

Compared to other occupations, this is not a significant occupation in this region.

In Ontario, the outlook for babysitters, nannies and parents' helpers is expected to be average for the period 2012-2013. This occupation is unique in that private households are the main employers. Babysitters, nannies and parents' helpers is a fairly large occupation in Ontario with a labour force of almost 29,000 at the time of the 2006 census. At that time, 71% of these workers were employed by the household sector. The demand for persons in this occupation is mainly influenced by demographic factors. Over the next few years, the continued high participation of female household members in the workforce and a projected increase in the number of births will contribute to employment opportunities for these workers. The limited availability of licensed child care spaces will drive employment creation in this occupation.

Job opportunities are usually available year-round; however the number of job openings will be moderated owing to the recently introduced full-day kindergarten program for four-and five- year- old students in publicly funded elementary schools. The program will be fully implemented by September 2014 and offers optional before and after-school programs. It is normally students and stay-at home adults who act as babysitters, either in the client's home or their own homes.

Some job openings are expected from replacement needs as the relatively young workforce leave for other employment opportunities. Live-in nannies and parents' helpers is the Ontario occupation most frequently staffed by foreign workers. Job opportunities for these care givers will be more favourable within families with higher household incomes as well as in the larger population centres of the province.

[ Source: Labour Market Information - HRSDC ]
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