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Babysitters, Nannies and Parents' Helpers

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What You Need | Educational Programs | Useful Experience | Useful High School Subjects
 

What You Need


Completion of secondary school may be required.

Nannies and live-in caregivers may require completion of a training program in child care or a related field.

Child-care or household management experience may be required.

Demonstrated ability to perform work is usually required.

First aid certification and CPR training may be required.

Most recent entrants have a community college diploma.

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Required/Related Educational Programs*


Psychology (U870)- U870

Education and Counselling (C210)- C210

Dental Hygiene/Assistant Technologies (C531)- C531

Nursing - Other (C561)- C561

Protection and Correction Services (C841)- C841

* These educational programs are listed in the order in which they are most likely to supply graduates to this occupation.


Useful Experience/Skills


Babysitting

Meal planning

Arts and crafts


Useful High School Subjects


Family Studies

English

Health /Physical Education