child caregiver - private home

Alma Madriaga; Toronto; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A local household in Toronto, Ontario is seeking a dedicated caregiver to oversee children’s activities, ensure their safety, and assist with personal development. Ideal candidates will have a secondary school diploma and some experience in childcare. The role requires effective communication skills and the ability to work 40 hours per week. Accommodation is available if needed.

Qualifications

• 1 year to less than 2 years of experience required.
• Criminal record check needed.
• Ability to supervise and care for children.

Responsibilities

• Assume full responsibility for household in the absence of parents.
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals for children.
• Supervise and care for children.

Skills

Client focus

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Time management

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Overview

• 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

Tasks

• Assume full responsibility for household in absence of 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
• 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

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Transportation / travel information

• Public transportation is available

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Time management
• Patience
• Honesty
• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 40 hours per week