child care provider - private home

Jennelyn Judt; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A family in Saskatoon is looking for a dedicated caregiver to manage household chores and supervise their children in the absence of parents. Responsibilities include light housekeeping, meal preparation, and child supervision. Candidates should have a secondary school diploma and CPR/First Aid certifications. The role requires strong communication skills and a focus on client needs. Willingness to relocate may be necessary.

Qualifications

• Must have CPR and First Aid certificates.
• Willingness to care for children of various ages.
• Ability to maintain a safe environment.

Responsibilities

• Assume full responsibility for household in absence of parents.
• Supervise and care for multi-aged group of children.
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals.
• Perform light housekeeping and travel with family.

Skills

Attention to detail

Food safety / handling skills

Excellent oral communication

Time management

Client focus

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Overview

• Work Term : Permanent
• Work Language : English
• Hours : 30 to 40 hours per week
• Education : Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience : Will train
• or equivalent experience

Asset languages

• Tagalog

Work setting

• Employer\'s home
• Urban area
• Work in employer's / client\'s home
• Willing to relocate

Tasks

• 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
• Care for pets
• Discipline children according to the methods requested by the parents
• 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
• Tend to emotional well-being of children
• Help children with homework
• Cook
• Food safety / handling skills

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• CPR Certificate
• First Aid Certificate

Target audience

• Supervise and care for multi-aged group of children

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Vulnerable sector check
• Basic security clearance

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Work under pressure
• Attention to detail

Personal suitability

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

Screening questions

• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Are you available for the advertised start date?
• Are you currently a student?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?