child caregiver - private home
Education:
Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.
Work site environment:
Non-smoking.
Work setting:
Employer's home. Work in employer's/client's home.
Tasks:
- 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.
- 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.
- Supervise and care for children.
- Take children to and from school and to appointments.
- Tend to emotional well-being of children.
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses :
- CPR Certificate.
- First Aid Certificate.
Target audience:
School age (6 - 12 years).
Work conditions and physical capabilities:
- Physically demanding.
- Repetitive tasks.
- Attention to detail.
Weight handling:
Up to 9 kg (20 lbs).
Personal suitability:
- Client focus.
- Efficient interpersonal skills.
- Flexibility.
- Initiative.
- Organized.
- Reliability.
- Time management.
- Patience.
- Honesty.
Employment terms options:
- Evening.
- Morning.
Experience:
No experience (will train).
Employment terms options:
Day.
Support for youths:
Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth.