Child Caregiver

Private Household; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Private Household in Vancouver seeks a dedicated Child Caregiver for three children aged 1, 6 and 8. This full-time day-shift role involves supervising, transporting to school and appointments, preparing nutritious meals, and organizing activities to support development.

The successful candidate will have secondary education, a genuine love for children, a valid driver’s license, and infant/child first aid and CPR certification (or willingness to obtain). Light housekeeping is also required.

Qualifications

• Previous childcare experience is an asset; informal care accepted.
• Formal or paid childcare experience is not required.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Infant/Child First Aid and CPR certification, or willingness to obtain.
• Ability to build positive, trusting relationships with children.
• Reliable, flexible, and well-organized.

Responsibilities

• Take children to and from school and to appointments.
• Supervise and care for children.
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals.
• Organize activities and outings for children.
• Maintain a safe and healthy home environment.
• Instruct children in personal hygiene and social development.
• Discipline children per parents’ methods.
• Help children with homework.
• Tend to emotional well-being of children.
• Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties.

Skills

Love for children

Patience

Nurturing personality

Strong communication

Reliable

Flexible

Independent worker

Education

Secondary/high school graduation certificate

Tools

Driver's license

First Aid CPR certification

Job description

Private Household is looking to hire a Child Caregiver for our three kids at age 1, 6 and 8 years old for a full-time day shift. The candidate’s duties include:

• Take children to and from school and to appointments;
• Supervise and care for children;
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals;
• Organize, activities such as games and outings for children;
• Maintain a safe and healthy environment in the home;
• Instruct children in personal hygiene and social development;
• Discipline children according to the methods requested by the parents;
• Help children with homework;
• Tend to emotional well-being of children.
• Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties.

Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate;

Qualifications:

Previous experience caring for children, including informal childcare experience gained through family or personal circumstances, is an asset. Formal or paid childcare experience is not required.

• Genuine love for children and a caring, patient, and nurturing personality.

Valid driver’s licence.

• Valid Infant and Child First Aid and CPR certification, or willingness to obtain certification one.

• Ability to establish positive, trusting relationships with children.
• Strong understanding of children’s needs and commitment to their safety and well-being.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• Responsible, reliable, flexible, and well-organized.
• Ability to follow parents’ instructions and maintain a safe, supportive, and positive environment for children.
• Ability to work independently and demonstrate good judgment.

Additional Information:

Compensation: $25.00/hour

Duration of employment: 1 year

Start date: As soon as possible

Hours: 30 hours per week

Location of employment: 3596 W 28th Ave, Vancouver, BC, V6S 2G5

Language of work: English