child caregiver - private home

MAGGIE LEAH BROWN; Golden Horseshoe; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A caring individual is sought for a role involving child supervision and household management in the Golden Horseshoe area. Responsibilities include preparing meals, organizing activities, and ensuring the well-being of children. The position requires a high school diploma and relevant certifications, along with a focus on client care and time management skills. This role offers a chance to make a positive impact on children's lives while providing support to families.

Benefits

Optional accommodation available

Travel expenses paid by employer

Qualifications

• 1 to 2 years of experience in child supervision.
• CPR and First Aid certificates required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and care for children, including bathing and feeding.
• Perform light housekeeping and prepare nutritious meals.
• Organize activities and maintain a safe environment.

Skills

Client focus

Time management

Organized

Team player

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Job Description

Minimum Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Work Setting

• Optional accommodation available at no charge on a live-in basis. Note: This is NOT a condition of employment.
• Work in employer's / client's home

Tasks

1. Sterilize bottles and prepare formulas
2. Assume full responsibility for household in the absence of parents
3. Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties
4. Travel with family on trips and assist with child supervision and housekeeping duties
5. Wash, iron, and press clothing and household linens
6. Bathe, dress, and feed infants and children
7. Discipline children according to the methods requested by the parents
8. Instruct children in personal hygiene and social development
9. Maintain a safe and healthy environment in the home
10. Organize activities such as games and outings for children
11. Prepare and serve nutritious meals
12. Prepare infants and children for rest periods
13. Supervise and care for children
14. Take children to and from school and appointments
15. Tend to the emotional well-being of children
16. Help children with homework

Certificates, Licences, Memberships, and Courses

• CPR Certificate
• First Aid Certificate
• Supervise and care for multi-aged group of children

Security and Safety

• Criminal record check

Transportation / Travel Information

• Travel expenses paid by employer

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal Suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Time management
• Availability for shift or on-call work
• Availability for the advertised start date
• Legal ability to work in Canada
• Reside in proximity to the advertised location

Experience

• 1 year to less than 2 years

Support for Persons with Disabilities

• Offers mentorship, coaching, and networking opportunities

Support for Newcomers and Refugees

• Offers mentorship programs pairing newcomers and refugees with experienced employees

Support for Youths

• Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth

Support for Veterans

• Offers workshops, counselling services, or resources for Veterans transitioning into the civilian workforce
• Offers mentorship, coaching, and networking opportunities for Indigenous workers

Support for Mature Workers

• Offers mentorship, coaching, and networking opportunities for mature workers

Supports for Visible Minorities

• Offers mentorship programs pairing members of visible minorities with experienced employees