child caregiver - private home

Government of Canada; Salaberry-de-Valleyfield; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The Government of Canada seeks a caregiver responsible for overseeing children's daily needs and safety in a home setting. This role requires relevant qualifications and experience, along with the ability to perform various household tasks. The candidate will engage with children through activities, cooking, and supervision, promoting their emotional and social growth in a well-structured environment.

Benefits

Dental plan

Health care plan

Life insurance

Night shift premium

Pension plan

Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Qualifications

• Emergency child care first aid and CPR certificates required.
• Experience with children necessary, ideally with 2-3 years in similar roles.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and care for children, ensuring safety and well-being.
• Perform light housekeeping, prepare meals, and organize activities.
• Accompany children on outings, ensuring engagement and support.

Skills

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Time management

Team player

Education

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate

Job description

Overview Languages

Bilingual

Education

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

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

Responsibilities Tasks

• Follow parents’ lead with toilet training
• Assume full responsibility for household in absence of parents
• Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties
• Shop for food and household supplies
• Travel with family on trips and assist with child supervision and housekeeping 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
• Take children to and from school and to appointments
• Tend to emotional well-being of children
• Help children with homework
• Cook

Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Emergency child care first aid and CPR
• CPR Certificate
• First Aid Certificate
• Red Cross Babysitting course

Experience and specialization Target audience

• Children

Additional information Security and safety

• Driver's validity licence check
• Medical exam
• Vulnerable sector check

Transportation/travel information

• Travel expenses paid by employer
• Vehicle supplied by employer
• Willing to travel
• Willing to travel regularly
• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Repetitive tasks
• Work under pressure
• Attention to detail

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Time management
• Patience
• Honesty

Benefits Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• Life insurance
• Night shift premium
• Pension plan
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)