Child care provider – private home

Private Household (PVT); Brantford; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A family in Ontario is seeking a compassionate Childcare Provider to supervise, engage, and care for their children. This role requires at least 7 months of childcare experience and relevant certifications like CPR and First Aid. Responsibilities include performing light housekeeping, preparing meals, and assisting with children's activities. A valid driver’s license and an own vehicle are necessary for this position. The ideal candidate is flexible, organized, and must maintain a safe environment for the children.

Qualifications

• Must have at least 7 months experience caring for children or own children.
• Must possess CPR and First Aid certifications.
• Ability to maintain a safe and healthy environment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise children and facilitate educational activities.
• Perform light housekeeping duties.
• Travel with family on trips and assist with care.
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals.
• Instruct children in personal hygiene and development.

Skills

Compassion

Ability to supervise multi-aged children

Interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Time management

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Childcare Provider.

The ideal candidate will have a passion for working with children and possess the skills necessary to create a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment. This role involves supervising children, facilitating educational activities, and providing support to their developmental needs. The Childcare Provider will play a crucial role in fostering a positive atmosphere where children can learn and grow.

Experience and Specialization

Experience

Must have atleast 7 months experience providing care for children or alternatively have provided care for own children.

Must possess the ability to supervise and care for multi-aged group of children.

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate or equivalent experience

Work setting

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

Employer’s home

Work in employer’s/client’s home.

Language Requirements

Yoruba (Asset)

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses:

• CPR Certificate
• First Aid Certificate

Responsibilities

• 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. Bath, dress and feed children.
• Discipline children according to the methods requested by the parents.
• Instruct children in personal hygiene and social development.
• Keep records of daily activities and health information regarding children.
• Maintain a safe and healthy environment in the home.
• Organize, activities such as games for children.
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals. Supervise and care for children.
• Take children to and from school and to appointments if need be.
• Tend to emotional well-being of children. Help children with homework.
• Take children to soccer practice and games.

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Driver’s validity licence check
• Driving record check, abstract (To be provided by applicants)
• Drug test
• Vulnerable sector check ( To be provided by applicants)

Transportation/travel information

• Own vehicle
• Vehicle supplied by employer
• Valid driver’s licence (required).

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Personal suitability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Time management

Tagged as: caregiver, childcare provider