child care provider - private home

Government of Canada; Montreal; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental organization in Montreal is looking for a caregiver to supervise and care for children, maintain a safe environment, and manage household tasks. Ideal candidates should possess a Secondary school graduation certificate and CPR and First Aid certifications. This position requires strong communication skills and a commitment to child development, ensuring the children's well-being and safety.

Benefits

Travel insurance

Piece work financial benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in supervising and caring for children of different ages.
• Knowledge of household management and child development.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and care for children, including bathing and dressing.
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals.
• Maintain a safe and healthy environment.

Skills

CPR Certificate

First Aid Certificate

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Flexibility

Reliability

Time management

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

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
• Scent free

Work setting

Employer's home

Responsibilities

• Follow parents’ lead with toilet training
• Sterilize bottles and prepare formulas
• Assume full responsibility for household in absence of parents
• Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties
• Shop for food and household supplies
• Travel with family on trips and assist with child supervision and housekeeping duties
• Wash, iron and press clothing and household linens
• 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
• Keep records of daily activities and health information regarding children
• 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
• 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

Credentials

• CPR Certificate
• First Aid Certificate

Experience and specialization

• Supervise and care for multi-aged group of children
• Supervise and care for twins

Additional information

• Security and safety
  • Medical exam
  • Reference required

Transportation/travel information

• Willing to travel
• Willing to travel regularly

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
• Work under pressure
• Attention to detail

Weight handling

• Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)
• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Time management
• Patience
• Honesty

Benefits

• Financial benefits: Piece work
• Other benefits: Travel insurance