child caregiver - private home

SHUOHUA GUO; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A family in Burnaby is seeking a dedicated child caregiver to provide support in their home. This role includes changing diapers, supervising children, preparing meals, and organizing activities. Candidates should have relevant qualifications and a focus on providing a safe and healthy environment for the children. The position offers permanent employment with 40 hours of work per week.

Qualifications

• Experience in childcare is an asset.
• Must have a valid certification for child care.

Responsibilities

• Change diapers and bathe, dress, and feed infants and children.
• Travel with family and assist with child supervision and housekeeping duties.
• Organize activities and prepare nutritious meals for children.

Skills

Attention to detail

Client focus

Efficient interpersonal skills

Excellent oral communication

Reliability

Time management

Patience

Honesty

Education

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year

Job description

Overview

Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year

Experience: Experience an asset

Work site environment

• Non-smoking

Work setting

• Employer's home

Tasks

• Change diapers
• Follow parents' lead with toilet training
• Sterilize bottles and prepare formulas
• 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
• Bathe, dress and feed infants and children
• 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
• Tend to emotional well-being of children

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Reliability
• Time management
• Patience
• Honesty

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Assists with immediate settlement needs of newcomers and / or refugees (for example : housing, transportation, storage, childcare, winter clothing, etc.)

Support for youths

• Offers mentorship, coaching and / or networking opportunities for youth

Support for Indigenous people

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people

Work Term: Permanent

Work Language: English

Hours: 40 hours per week