child caregiver - private home

Education:

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.

Work site environment:

Non-smoking. Scent free.

Work setting:

Optional accommodation available at no charge on a live-in basis. Note: This is NOT a condition of employment. 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.
• Wash, iron and press clothing and household linens.
• Instruct children in personal hygiene and social development.
• 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.
• Tend to emotional well-being of children.

Target audience:

Supervise and care for multi-aged group of children.

Security and safety:

Criminal record check.

Transportation/travel information:

Public transportation is available. Travel expenses paid by employer.

Weight handling:

Up to 9 kg (20 lbs).

Personal suitability:

• Efficient interpersonal skills.
• Flexibility.
• Initiative.
• Judgement.
• Organized.
• Reliability.
• Patience.
• Honesty.

Screening questions:

• Are you currently a student?.
• Do you have experience working in this field?.

Experience:

1 to less than 7 months.

Employment terms options:

• Early morning.
• Evening.
• Morning.
• Weekend.

Support for newcomers and refugees:

Does not require Canadian work experience.

Support for youths:

Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth.

Support for Indigenous people:

Facilitates access to Elders who can offer support and guidance to Indigenous workers .