child caregiver - private home

Education:

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years.

Work setting:

• Employer's home.
• Work in employer's/client's home.
• Willing to relocate.

Tasks:

• Follow parents' lead with toilet training .
• Assume full responsibility for household in absence of parents.
• Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties.
• Shop for food and household supplies.
• Travel with family on trips and assist with child supervision and housekeeping duties.
• Wash, iron and press clothing and household linens.
• Care for pets.
• Bathe, dress and feed infants and children.
• Care for foster 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.
• Cook.

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses :

• Emergency child care first aid and CPR.
• CPR Certificate.
• First Aid Certificate.

Experience:

7 months to less than 1 year.

Support for youths:

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