child care provider - private home

Negeen Katirai; Toronto; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A family in Toronto is seeking a dedicated household caretaker to supervise children and handle housekeeping duties. The role requires flexibility and experience in child care. Candidates must have CPR and First Aid certifications. Responsibilities include meal preparation, organizing children's activities, and maintaining a safe environment at home. The position offers a permanent work term with a physically demanding environment.

Benefits

Parking available

Qualifications

• Experience in child supervision and household management is required.
• Must have CPR and First Aid certifications.
• Ability to perform light housekeeping tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assume full responsibility for household in absence of parents.
• Supervise and care for children.
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals.
• Maintain a safe and healthy environment in the home.

Skills

Child supervision

Housekeeping

Time management

Flexibility

Organization

Education

CPR Certificate

First Aid Certificate

Job description

Work terms

• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 34 to 44 hours per week
• Education: No degree, certificate or diploma
• Experience: Experience an asset

Work site environment

• Non-smoking

Work setting

• Employer's home

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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
• Cook

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• CPR Certificate
• First Aid Certificate

Target audience

• Children

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Transportation / travel information

• Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Organized
• Reliability
• 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 legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
• What is the highest level of study you have completed?

Other benefits

• Parking available

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Does not require Canadian work experience