child caregiver - private home

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

Job summary

A public sector organization in Airdrie, Alberta, is seeking a caregiver responsible for supervising children and managing household duties. Ideal candidates should have a high school graduation certificate and some experience, with a focus on child safety and health. The role is on-site with no remote work options. Strong interpersonal skills and reliability are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• 7 months to less than 1 year of experience required.
• Ability to handle heavy loads and perform physically demanding tasks.

Responsibilities

• Change diapers and assume responsibility for household in absence of parents.
• Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties.
• Supervise and care for children and organize activities.

Skills

Client focus

Efficient interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Time management

Patience

Reliability

Organized

Team player

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

7 months to less than 1 year

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

Responsibilities Tasks

• Change diapers
• Assume full responsibility for household in absence of parents
• Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties
• 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

Additional Information – Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
• Work under pressure
• Attention to detail

Weight Handling

• Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)

Personal Suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• InitiativeJudgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Time management
• Patience
• Honesty