child care provider - private home

Education:

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate. or equivalent experience.

Work site environment:

Non-smoking.

Work setting:

Optional accommodation available at no charge on a live-in basis. Note: This is NOT a condition of employment. Urban area. Work in employer's/client's home.

Tasks:

• 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.
• Organize, activities such as games and outings for children.
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals.
• Supervise and care for children.
• Take children to and from school and to appointments.
• Tend to emotional well-being of children.

Target audience:

School age (6 - 12 years).

Security and safety:

• Criminal record check.
• Driver's validity licence check.
• Medical exam.
• Reference required.

Transportation/travel information:

Public transportation is available.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

Repetitive tasks.

Personal suitability:

• Client focus.
• Efficient interpersonal skills.
• Flexibility.
• Judgement.
• Organized.
• Reliability.
• Time management.
• Patience.
• Honesty.

Experience:

1 to less than 7 months.

Employment terms options:

• Morning.
• Day.

Support for youths:

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