child caregiver - private home

Mrs. Watson; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A private household in Ontario seeks a child caregiver to oversee children and maintain a safe, nurturing environment. Responsibilities include diaper changes, meal preparation, and following parents' guidelines for care. The ideal candidate has 3 to 5 years of experience, a high school diploma, and CPR certification. This is a permanent, full-time position offering $18.38 hourly, with on-site housing options available.

Benefits

On-site housing options

Qualifications

• Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years.
• Certificates: Emergency child care first aid and CPR.

Responsibilities

• Change diapers and follow parents’ lead with toilet training.
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals for children.
• Maintain a safe and healthy environment in the home.

Skills

Excellent oral communication

Flexibility

Organized

Reliability

Time management

Patience

Honesty

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Overview

child caregiver - private home

Employer: Mrs. Watson

Posted on September 15, 2025

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Responsibilities

• 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
• Wash, iron and press clothing and household linens
• 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
• Prepare infants and children for rest periods
• Supervise and care for children
• Tend to emotional well-being of children
• Cook

Qualifications

• Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years
• On site: Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
• Certificates: Emergency child care first aid and CPR
• Personal suitability: Excellent oral communication, Flexibility, Organized, Reliability, Time management, Patience, Honesty

Work site and setting

• Work site environment: Non-smoking
• Work setting: Employer's home
• Location: Stittsville, ON K2S 1W5

Additional information

• Transportation/travel information: Public transportation is available
• Target audience: Children
• Benefits: On-site housing options
• Vacancies: 1 vacancy
• Salary: $18.38 HOURLY, hourly / 40 hours per week
• Terms of employment: Permanent employment, Full time
• Start date: Starts as soon as possible
• Other benefits: On-site housing options

Who can apply for this job?

The employer accepts applications from:

• Canadian citizens and permanent or temporary residents of Canada
• Other candidates, with or without a valid Canadian work permit

Advertised until

2025-10-15

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