child care live-in caregiver

Government of Canada; Saint-Lambert; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Montérégie, Canada is seeking an experienced childcare provider to manage a household in the absence of parents. Responsibilities include overseeing children's activities, light housekeeping, meal preparation, and ensuring a safe, engaging environment. Candidates must have a secondary school graduation certificate and at least 5 years of relevant experience. This position requires working on-site, and previous experience with children is essential.

Qualifications

• 5 years or more of relevant experience in childcare and household management.
• Ability to supervise and care for children effectively.
• Capable of performing light housekeeping and organizing activities.

Responsibilities

• Assume full responsibility for household in absence of parents.
• Travel with family on trips and assist with child supervision.
• Organize activities such as games and outings for children.
• Prepare meals and maintain a safe environment.

Skills

Client focus

Efficient interpersonal skills

Excellent oral communication

Flexibility

Judgement

Reliability

Time management

Patience

Honesty

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

5 years or more

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Asset languages

• Mandarin

Work site environment

• Non‑smoking
• Scent free

Work setting

• Employer's home
• Work in employer's/client's home

Responsibilities Tasks

• Assume full responsibility for household in absence of parents
• Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties
• Travel with family on trips and assist with child supervision and housekeeping duties
• Wash, iron and press clothing and household linens
• Maintain a safe and healthy environment in the home
• Organize activities such as games and outings for children
• Supervise and care for children
• Take children to and from school and to appointments
• Prepare meals
• Perform personal and business errands for employers
• Bathe, diaper and feed infants and toddlers

Experience and specialization Target audience

• Children

Additional information Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Medical exam

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Work under pressure
• Attention to detail

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Time management
• Patience
• Honesty