home child care provider

Government of Canada; Ajax; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector organization in Ajax, Ontario, is seeking an individual to oversee household responsibilities while ensuring the care and supervision of children. The role requires a secondary school graduation certificate and 1-2 years of experience. Responsibilities include supervising children, performing light housekeeping, and organizing activities. This position is physically demanding and work must be done on-site.

Benefits

Room and board provided

Qualifications

• 1 year to less than 2 years of experience in childcare or household management.
• Ability to handle physically demanding tasks and manage multiple responsibilities.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a focus on child supervision and care.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and care for children.
• Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties.
• Organize activities such as games and outings for children.

Skills

Client focus

Excellent oral communication

Time management

Team player

Flexibility

Reliability

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

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

Work site environment

• Non-smoking

Work setting

• Employer's home
• Room and board provided

Responsibilities Tasks

• 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
• 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
• Tend to emotional well-being of children
• Cook

Additional information Transportation/travel information

• Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
• Work under pressure
• Attention to detail

Weight handling

• Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)

Personal suitability

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