child caregiver - private home

Private Household; Victoria; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A private household in Victoria is seeking a responsible individual to provide child care and manage household tasks. Responsibilities include supervising children, light housekeeping, and meal preparation. The ideal candidate should have a secondary school graduation certificate and experience in child care, providing a nurturing environment for children. This is a permanent position with 35 to 40 working hours per week.

Benefits

Parking available

Assistance for newcomers and refugees

Qualifications

• Experience in child care and housekeeping preferred.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and care for children.
• Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties.
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals.

Skills

Child care

Housekeeping

Meal preparation

Organizational skills

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Overview

Duration of employment: Permanent

Working language: English

Working hours: 35 to 40 hours per week

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Work site environment

• Non-smoking

Work setting

• Employer's home

Tasks

• Assume full responsibility for household in absence of parents
• Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties
• Shop for food and household supplies
• 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

Transportation / travel information

• Valid drivers licence

Screening questions

• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?

Experience

• Experience an asset

Other benefits

• Parking available

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Assists with immediate settlement needs of newcomers and / or refugees (for example: housing, transportation, storage, childcare, winter clothing, etc.)

Support for youths

• Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth

Support for Veterans

• Assists with immediate transition needs of Veterans (for example: relocation, housing, etc.)

Support for Indigenous people

• Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations

Support 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

• Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities