Child care provider

Althia Atkinson-Cheddesingh; Oshawa; On-site; CAD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Room and board provided

Job summary

Althia Atkinson-Cheddesingh is seeking a home child care provider in Oshawa, ON. The role involves supervising and caring for children in the employer’s home, preparing meals, and ensuring a safe, healthy environment. On-site work is required with a starting wage of $20.85 per hour for 40 hours per week.

Qualifications include a college certificate (1–2 years) and 1–2 years of relevant experience. Applicants should be prepared for household duties and documentation as needed.

Qualifications

• 1 year to less than 2 years of experience in home childcare.
• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and care for children in employer’s or own residence
• Bathe, dress and feed infants and children
• Prepare formulas and change diapers for infants
• Plan, prepare and serve meals for children and may perform other housekeeping duties
• Oversee children’s activities, such as meals and rest periods, as instructed by employer
• Maintain a safe and healthy environment in the home
• Instruct children in personal hygiene
• Tend to the emotional well-being of children and support their social development
• Discipline children according to the methods requested by the parents
• Provide age-appropriate educational training through organized activities such as games, crafts, reading and outings
• Take children to and from school and appointments
• May be required to keep records of daily activities and health information regarding each child.

Skills

Child care

Education

College certificate (1–2 years)

Job description

Volunteer Experience · Work Experience · Work & Career

1552 Sarasoto CrestOshawa, ONL1G 8E9
Work locationOn site
Salary20.85 hourly / 40 hours per week
Terms of employmentPermanent employmentFull time
Starts as soon as possible
vacancies1 vacancy

Overview

Home child care providers care for children on an ongoing or short-term basis. They care for the well-being and physical and social development of children, assist parents with child care and may assist with household duties. They provide care primarily in their own homes or in the children’s homes, where they may also reside. They are employed by private households and child-care agencies, or they may be self-employed.

Responsibilities

Supervise and care for children in employer’s or own residence

Bathe, dress and feed infants and children

Prepare formulas and change diapers for infants

Plan, prepare and serve meals for children and may perform other housekeeping duties

Oversee children’s activities, such as meals and rest periods, as instructed by employer

Maintain a safe and healthy environment in the home

Instruct children in personal hygiene

Tend to the emotional well-being of children and support their social development

Discipline children according to the methods requested by the parents

Provide age-appropriate educational training through organized activities such as games, crafts, reading and outings

Take children to and from school and appointments

May be required to keep records of daily activities and health information regarding each child.

Education

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
or equivalent experience

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

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

Work site environment

Non-smoking

Work setting

Employer’s home

Room and board provided

Tasks

• Assume full responsibility for household in absence of parents


• Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties


• Shop for food and household supplies


• Wash, iron and press clothing and household linens


• 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


• Help children with homework


• Cook

Employment groups

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:

Support for newcomers and refugees

Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition

Support for youths

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

Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth

Who can apply for this job?

a Canadian citizen
a permanent resident of Canada
a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit
Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.

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