child caregiver - private home

Jennifer Lamont; Port Elgin; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A private employer in Port Elgin, Ontario is looking for a full-time household manager to supervise children and perform housekeeping tasks. The ideal candidate will possess a high school graduation certificate and flexibility for travel. Responsibilities include maintaining a healthy environment, preparing meals, and instructing children in personal development. An important requirement is authorization to work in Canada. The position offers a competitive pay of $22.50 hourly and potential live-in accommodation.

Benefits

Transportation provided by employer

Optional accommodation available

Qualifications

• Experience with multi-aged group of children.
• Criminal record check required.
• Must be a permanent or temporary resident authorized to work in Canada.

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.
• Instruct children in personal hygiene and social development.

Skills

Flexibility

Initiative

Judgement

Organized

Reliability

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Posted on December 15, 2025 by a licensed third-party for Employer details Jennifer Lamont

Job details

• Salary 22.50 hourly / 30 hours per week
• Terms of employment Permanent employment Full time
• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

1 to less than 7 months

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

• 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
• Work in employer's/client's home

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
• 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

Experience and specialization

• 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

Personal suitability

• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability

Other benefits

• Transportation provided by employer

Who can apply for this job?

You can apply if you are:

• a permanent resident of Canada
• a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit

Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.

Advertised until

2026-01-14

Important notice:

This job posting was posted directly by the employer on Job Bank. The Government of Canada has taken steps to make sure it is accurate and reliable but cannot guarantee its authenticity.