child caregiver - private home

Education:

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.

Work site environment:

Non-smoking. Scent free.

Work setting:

Work in employer's/client's home.

Tasks:

• Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties.
• Bathe, dress and feed infants and children.
• 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.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

Repetitive tasks. Attention to detail.

Experience:

2 years to less than 3 years.

Support for youths:

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment.
• Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth.
• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth.