Child Caregiver - Private Home

Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years
or equivalent experience
Work setting
Employer's home
Work in employer's/client's home
Tasks
Assume full responsibility for household in absence of parents
Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties
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
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
Sterilize bottles, prepare formulas and change diapers for infants
Supervise and care for children
Take children to and from school and to appointments
Tend to emotional well-being of children
Target audience
Toddler to pre-school (1 - 3 years)
Security and safety
Reference required
Transportation/travel information
Public transportation is available
Weight handling
Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)
Personal suitability
Efficient interpersonal skills
Flexibility
Initiative
Judgement
Organized
Reliability
Screening questions
Are you available for the advertised start date?
Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
Work Term: Permanent
Work Language: English or French
Hours: 32 to 40 hours per week