child caregiver - private home

Ann ChowMaple, ONJob Bankpublished 10/19/2026

Your tasks

  • Assume full responsibility for household in absence of parents.
  • Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties.
  • Shop for food and household supplies.
  • Wash, iron and press clothing and household linens.
  • Keep records of daily activities and health information regarding children.
  • Maintain a safe and healthy environment in the home.

Supervise and care for multi-aged group of children. Over 12 years.

Requirements

Education Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.

Work conditions and physical capabilities Repetitive tasks. Attention to detail.

Weight handling Up to 9 kg (20 lbs).

Personal suitability

  • Efficient interpersonal skills.
  • Excellent oral communication.
  • Flexibility.
  • Organized.
  • Reliability.
  • Time management.
  • Patience.
  • Honesty.

Screening questions

  1. Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?.
  2. Do you have experience working in this field?.
  3. Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?.

2 years to less than 3 years.

Other

Work site environment Non-smoking.

Work setting Employer's home. Own home. Work in employer's/client's home.

Transportation/travel information Own transportation.

Employment terms options Early morning.

Employment terms options Morning. Day. Weekend.

Support for persons with disabilities Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports persons with disabilities .

Support for newcomers and refugees Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and/or refugees.

Support for youths Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment.

Support for Veterans Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Veterans .

Support for Indigenous people Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people.

Support for mature workers Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports mature workers .

Supports for visible minorities Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports members of visible minorities.