child caregiver - private home

SAMUEL POSADAS; Toronto; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A childcare provider in Ontario is seeking a full-time caregiver to oversee household responsibilities in the absence of parents. Candidates must have a secondary school graduation certificate and First Aid certification. Responsibilities include supervising children, performing light housekeeping, cooking, and ensuring a safe environment. The position requires strong interpersonal skills and dedication. This is a physically demanding role requiring work at the employer's home with no remote options.

Benefits

Physical accessibility accommodations

Mentorship opportunities for newcomers

Qualifications

• Must have a minimum of 7 months of experience in childcare.
• Ability to supervise and care for children is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assume full responsibility for household in absence of parents.
• Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties.
• Shop for food and household supplies.
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals for children.
• Supervise and care for children in a safe environment.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Initiative

Judgement

Organized

Reliability

Team player

Time management

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

First Aid Certificate

Job description

Posted on January 06, 2026 by a representative of Employer details SAMUEL POSADAS

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Job details

• Location North York , ON M2J 1J9
• Salary 25.00 hourly / 30 hours per week
• Terms of employment Term or contract Full time
• Morning, Day, Evening
• Source Job Bank #3477254

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

7 months to less than 1 year

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

Work setting

• Employer's home

Responsibilities

• Assume full responsibility for household in absence of parents
• Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties
• Shop for food and household supplies
• Wash, iron and press clothing and household linens
• 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
• Take children to and from school and to appointments
• Tend to emotional well-being of children
• Help children with homework
• Cook

Credentials

• First Aid Certificate

Experience and specialization

• Children

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Medical exam

Transportation/travel information

• Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Between 45 and 60 kg (100‑132 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Time management

Employment groups

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self‑identifying as a member of these groups:

Support for persons with disabilities

• Provides physical accessibility accommodations (for example: ramps, elevators, etc.)
• Provides visual accessibility accommodations (for example: braille, screen readers, etc.)
• Provides auditory accessibility accommodations (for example: transcription software, teletypewriters, etc.)
• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports persons with disabilities
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for persons with disabilities

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and/or refugees
• Assists with immediate settlement needs of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: housing, transportation, storage, childcare, winter clothing, etc.)
• 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

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment
• Offers on‑job training tailored to youth
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth
• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth

Support for Veterans

• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Veterans
• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for Veterans
• Recruits Veterans and other candidates with military experience through targeted hiring initiatives (for example: job fairs, outreach programs etc.)
• Assists with immediate transition needs of Veterans (for example: relocation, housing, etc.)

Support for Indigenous people

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers
• Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous‑owned businesses and organizations
• Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers
• Facilitates access to Elders who can offer support and guidance to Indigenous workers

Support for mature workers

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports mature workers
• Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination
• Provides staff with awareness training to create a welcoming work environment for mature workers
• Provides workspace accommodations, such as age‑appropriate ergonomic considerations, to meet the physical needs of mature workers (for example: adjustable desks and chairs, accessible parking, etc.)

Supports for visible minorities

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports members of visible minorities
• Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.)
• Offers mentorship programs that pair members of visible minorities with experienced employees
• Provides diversity and cross‑cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities

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

2026-01-20

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