child caregiver - private home

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

Job summary

A government agency in Guelph, Ontario, is seeking a caregiver to assume responsibility for children's supervision and household duties. Candidates must have a high school graduation certificate and strong interpersonal skills. Responsibilities include organizing activities, preparing meals, and ensuring the children's safety and well-being. The role requires onsite work, and transportation is provided by the employer.

Benefits

Transportation provided by employer

Optional live-in accommodation available at no charge

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Wash, iron and press clothing and household linens.
• Instruct children in personal hygiene and social development.
• 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 appointments.
• Tend to emotional well-being of children.

Skills

Efficient interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Initiative

Judgement

Organized

Reliability

Patience

Honesty

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

1 to less than 7 months

On Site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work Site Environment

• Non-smoking
• Scent free

Work Setting

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

Responsibilities

• 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
• Instruct children in personal hygiene and social development
• 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

Target Audience

• Supervise and care for multi‑aged group of children

Security and Safety

• Criminal record check

Transportation / Travel Information

• Public transportation is available
• Travel expenses paid by employer

Weight Handling

• Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)

Personal Suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Patience
• Honesty

Benefits

• Transportation provided by employer