child caregiver - private home

Education:

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.

Work setting:

Employer's home. Optional accommodation available at no charge on a live-in basis. Note: This is NOT a condition of employment.

Tasks:

• Sterilize bottles and prepare formulas.
• Assume full responsibility for household in absence of parents.
• Bathe, dress and feed infants and children.
• 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.
• 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.

Security and safety:

Criminal record check.

Transportation/travel information:

Public transportation is available.

Personal suitability:

• Client focus.
• Efficient interpersonal skills.
• Excellent oral communication.
• Excellent written communication.
• Flexibility.
• Initiative.
• Judgement.
• Organized.
• Reliability.
• Team player.
• Time management.
• Patience.
• Honesty.

Experience:

1 year to less than 2 years.

Support for youths:

• Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth.
• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth.