child care provider - private home

Government of Canada; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A municipal government agency in Vancouver seeks a caregiver for children. The role includes supervising, instructing in hygiene, and organizing activities while maintaining a safe home environment. Candidates must have a high school diploma and First Aid certification. Flexibility and strong interpersonal skills are essential.

Benefits

Optional live-in accommodation available

Qualifications

• Experience with children aged 6-12 and 4-5 years.
• First Aid Certification required.
• Criminal record check and references needed.

Responsibilities

• Discipline and supervise children according to parental guidance.
• Instruct children in hygiene and social development.
• Organize activities and prepare meals for children.
• Maintain a safe and healthy environment at home.

Skills

Child supervision

First Aid

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Flexibility

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Languages

English

Education

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

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

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

• 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

Credentials

• First Aid Certificate

Experience and specialization

• School age (6 - 12 years)
• Kindergarten age (4 - 5 years)

Additional information

• Criminal record check
• Reference required

Transportation/travel information

• Public transportation is available

Work conditions

• Repetitive tasks

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability