child caregiver - private home

Michelle - Private Household; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A private household in Hamilton is seeking a dedicated caregiver to supervise and care for children while performing light housekeeping duties. Responsibilities include meal preparation, organizing activities, and maintaining a safe environment for children. The position offers optional live-in accommodation, making it ideal for candidates looking for a nurturing, home-based environment.

Benefits

Optional accommodation available at no charge

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience in child care or similar.
• Must possess a high school diploma.

Responsibilities

• Assume full responsibility for household in absence of parents.
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals.
• Supervise and care for children, ensuring their emotional well-being.

Skills

Child supervision

Light housekeeping

Meal preparation

Organization

Discipline methods

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

• Education : Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience : 1 year to less than 2 years

Work setting

• Employer's home
• 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

• Assume full responsibility for household in absence of parents
• Perform light housekeeping and cleaning 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
• Maintain a safe and healthy environment in the home
• Organize, activities such as games and outings for children
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals
• Prepare infants and children for rest periods
• Supervise and care for children
• Tend to emotional well-being of children