home child care provider

Education:

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.

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.
• Discipline children according to the methods requested by the parents.
• Instruct children in personal hygiene and social development.
• Maintain a safe and healthy environment in the home.
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals.
• Take children to and from school and to appointments.
• Tend to emotional well-being of children.

Security and safety:

• Reference required.
• Vulnerable sector check.

Transportation/travel information:

Public transportation is available.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

Repetitive tasks.

Weight handling:

Up to 23 kg (50 lbs).

Personal suitability:

• Client focus.
• Flexibility.
• Reliability.
• Patience.
• Honesty.

Employment terms options:

• Early morning.

Experience:

7 months to less than 1 year.

Employment terms options:

• Evening.
• Morning.
• Day.
• Weekend.

Support for youths:

• Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth.
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth.
• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth.