Child caregiver - private home

Kibbi; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Kibbi in Canada is seeking a dedicated caregiver to live in and support a family. The role involves childcare, light housekeeping, meals, and household management in the employer's home, with emphasis on safety, hygiene, and child development.

Ideal candidates will have 1–2 years of relevant experience and a high school diploma. This permanent, full-time position offers stability and the opportunity to engage with children in a supportive home environment.

Qualifications

• 1 year to less than 2 years of experience in childcare or equivalent.
• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate or equivalent.
• Experience in household duties is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Follow parents' lead with toilet training
• 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
• Supervise and care for children
• Tend to emotional well-being of children
• Cook

Skills

Client focus

Interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Initiative

Organized

Reliability

Team player

Patience

Honesty

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Job Details

• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 30 to 40 hours per week
• Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years
• or equivalent experience

WORK SETTING

• Employer's home
• Work in employer's/client's home

TASKS

• Follow parents' lead with toilet training
• 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
• Supervise and care for children
• Tend to emotional well-being of children
• Cook

WORK CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL CAPABILITIES

• Attention to detail

WEIGHT HANDLING

• Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)

PERSONAL SUITABILITY

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Patience
• Honesty

SCREENING QUESTIONS

• Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?

EMPLOYMENT TERMS OPTIONS

• Evening

EMPLOYMENT TERMS OPTIONS

• Shift
• Flexible hours
• Morning
• Day

SUPPORT FOR NEWCOMERS AND REFUGEES

• Supports social and labour market integration of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: facilitating access to community resources, language training, skills training, etc.)
• Recruits newcomers and/or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example: Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.)
• Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition

SUPPORT FOR YOUTHS

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