child caregiver - private home

Education:

College/CEGEP.

Work site environment:

Non-smoking.

Work setting:

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.

Security and safety:

• Criminal record check.
• Driver's validity licence check.
• Medical exam.

Transportation/travel information:

Valid driver's licence.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

Attention to detail.

Personal suitability:

• Efficient interpersonal skills.
• Flexibility.
• Initiative.
• Reliability.
• 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 have the required certifications listed in the job posting?.
4. Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?.

Employment terms options:

• Evening.

Experience:

1 year to less than 2 years.

Employment terms options:

• Flexible hours.
• Morning.
• Day.
• Weekend.
• Overtime required.

Support for newcomers and refugees:

Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and/or refugees with experienced employees .

Support for youths:

• Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth.
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth.

Support for Indigenous people:

Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers .

Support for mature workers:

Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for mature workers .

Supports for visible minorities:

Offers mentorship programs that pair members of visible minorities with experienced employees.