child caregiver - private home

Your tasks

• Sterilize bottles and prepare formulas.
• Assume full responsibility for household in absence of parents.
• Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties.
• Travel with family on trips and assist with child supervision and housekeeping duties.
• Wash, iron and press clothing and household linens.
• Discipline children according to the methods requested by the parents.
• Instruct children in personal hygiene and social development.
• Keep records of daily activities and health information regarding children.
• Maintain a safe and healthy environment in the home.
• Organize, activities such as games and outings for children.
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals.
• Prepare infants and children for rest periods.
• Supervise and care for children.
• Take children to and from school and to appointments.
• Tend to emotional well-being of children.
• Help children with homework.

Requirements

Education Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.

Security and safety Criminal record check.

Weight handling Up to 9 kg (20 lbs).

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills.
• Initiative.
• Reliability.
• Honesty.

1 year to less than 2 years.

What we offer

Optional accommodation available at no charge on a live-in basis. Note: This is NOT a condition of employment.

Other

Work site environment Non-smoking.

Work setting Employer's home.

Transportation/travel information Public transportation is available.

Work conditions and physical capabilities Repetitive tasks.

Employment terms options Day.

Support for newcomers and refugees Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and/or refugees. Does not require Canadian work experience.

Support for youths Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment. Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth.

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