home child care provider

Government of Canada; Calgary; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated individuals to support foster children in a nurturing environment. This role involves light housekeeping, meal preparation, and ensuring the emotional well-being of children. You will engage in activities that promote personal hygiene and social development while maintaining a safe and healthy home. If you possess strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to care, this opportunity allows you to make a meaningful impact in children's lives while working in a supportive and structured environment.

Qualifications

• Completion of a college program of 1-2 years is required.
• First Aid Certificate is mandatory for this position.

Responsibilities

• Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties.
• Care for foster children and supervise their activities.
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Oral Communication

Flexibility

Initiative

Organization

Reliability

Time Management

Patience

Honesty

Education

College or non-university certificate/diploma (1-2 years)

Tools

First Aid Certificate

Job description

Overview

Languages: Bilingual

Education

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

Experience

Will train

Work Location

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

Asset Languages

• Persian

Work Site Environment

• Non-smoking

Responsibilities

• Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties
• Shop for food and household supplies
• Care for foster children
• 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
• Prepare infants and children for rest periods
• 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

• Experience with special needs children, including autistic children

Additional Information

Security and Safety

• Criminal record check
• Medical exam

Transportation/Travel Information

• Valid driver's licence

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• Attention to detail

Personal Suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Organized
• Reliability
• Time management
• Patience
• Honesty