Child Caregiver

Melanie Ruby; Toronto; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A private employer in Toronto is seeking a dedicated Child caregiver to provide care and support for children in their home. This permanent full-time position offers a salary of $20.85 per hour for 30 hours each week. Responsibilities include light housekeeping, meal preparation, and supervision of children. Candidates must possess effective interpersonal skills and flexibility, with experience in childcare preferred. Accommodation is available if needed, and the employer provides transportation for the caregiver.

Benefits

Transportation provided by employer

Qualifications

• Experience: 1 to less than 7 months required.
• Must pass a criminal record check.
• Able to handle weight up to 9 kg (20 lbs).

Responsibilities

• Perform light housekeeping and cleaning 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 appointments.
• Tend to emotional well-being of children.

Skills

Efficient interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Initiative

Judgement

Organised

Reliability

Patience

Honesty

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Posted on January 30, 2026 by a licensed third‑party for Employer details Melanie Ruby.

Job Title

Child caregiver – private home

Job Details

Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.

Work site environment: Non‑smoking, 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.

Employment Terms

Salary: $20.85 per hour; 30 hours per week.

Schedule: Early morning, Morning, Evening, Weekend. Starts as soon as possible.

Terms of employment: Permanent, full time.

Location

• Toronto, ON M5P 2N7

Responsibilities

• Perform light housekeeping and cleaning 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 appointments
• Tend to emotional well‑being of children

Requirements

• Experience: 1 to less than 7 months
• Personal suitability: Efficient interpersonal skills, flexibility, initiative, judgement, organised, reliability, patience, honesty
• Security & safety: Criminal record check
• Transportation/travel: Public transportation available; travel expenses paid by employer
• Weight handling: Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)

Benefits

• Transportation provided by employer

Who can apply for this job?

You can apply if you are:

• a Canadian citizen
• 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

2026-02-20

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.