child caregiver - private home

Education:

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.

Work site environment:

Non-smoking. Scent free.

Work setting:

Employer's home.

Tasks:

• Assume full responsibility for household in absence of parents.
• Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties.
• Shop for food and household supplies.
• 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.

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses :

• CPR Certificate.
• First Aid Certificate.

Target audience:

Supervise and care for multi-aged group of children.

Security and safety:

• Criminal record check.
• Medical exam.

Transportation/travel information:

• Own vehicle.
• Valid driver's licence.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

• Repetitive tasks.
• Work under pressure.
• Attention to detail.

Weight handling:

Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs).

Personal suitability:

• Excellent oral communication.
• Flexibility.
• Organized.
• Reliability.
• Time management.
• Patience.
• Honesty.

Experience:

7 months to less than 1 year.

Support for youths:

Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment.