child care provider - private home

Government of Canada; Richmond; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A government organization in Richmond, Canada is seeking a caregiver to supervise and care for children aged 6 to 12. Responsibilities include performing housekeeping duties, instructing children in hygiene and development, and maintaining a safe environment. Applicants must have a high school graduation certificate or equivalent, and will undergo a criminal record check. This position requires strong interpersonal skills, reliability, and flexibility.

Benefits

Optional accommodation available at no charge on a live-in basis

Qualifications

• High school graduation or equivalent required.
• Criminal record check and references mandatory.
• Experience with children is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties.
• 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.
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals.
• Supervise and care for children.

Skills

Client focus

Efficient interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Judgement

Organized

Reliability

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• or equivalent experience

Experience

Will train

Work Site Requirements

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
• Optional accommodation available at no charge on a live‑in basis. Note: This is NOT a condition of employment
• Urban area
• Work in employer's/client's home

Responsibilities

• Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties
• 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
• Supervise and care for children
• Take children to and from school and to appointments
• Tend to emotional well‑being of children

Target Audience

• School age (6 - 12 years)

Security and Safety

• Criminal record check
• Reference required

Transportation / Travel Information

• Public transportation is available

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• Repetitive tasks

Personal Suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability