This position is located at a private home approximately 25 minutes west of the city of Calgary. Candidates must be comfortable driving on rural roads. The duties are, but are not limited to, the following: • Assisting parents with all aspects of the children’s care and development including watching over the children, feeding, bathing, etc; • Create an environment that will stimulate learning, play, socialization, and emotional security; • Ensure safety and well being of children at all times; • Some light housework and cooking for the children including preparing grocery lists for child’s care and co-ordinate this with family and other support staff working in the home; • Transport children to and from various appointments and keep detailed expense reports of personal expenses related to these business trips; • Provide backup support with the family pet including feeding, grooming and exercising, as required; • Provide backup support to the other staff in the home when convenient; and • Other duties as assigned. The incumbent will be responsible for ensuring the safety, well being, health and education of the children at all times, in accordance with the beliefs and parenting-style of the parents, while at the same time ensuring the maximum freedom and flexibility for the parent’s personal schedules. The Nanny must: • Maintain a low profile and ensure everything read and heard in the line of duty is kept strictly confidential; • Be able to maintain all schedules and activities of all family members in the strictest confidence; • Be able to meet all physical requirements of the position; • Be adaptable, flexible and function effectively in a team environment; • Be available on short notice to meet the needs of the family; • Drive the children to and from school on an daily basis; • Be willing to work the required hours to complete the responsibilities assigned; • Be able to travel locally as well as internationally and must have valid passport and or travel visas; • Hold a valid driver’s license and be willing to drive on gravel rural roads; • Provide a high quality personal appearance at all times; and • Be willing to participate in extra projects.