home child care provider

Kallista & Russel Family; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A private family is seeking a dedicated caregiver to supervise children, assist with their personal care, and manage household tasks. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring a secure and nurturing environment while also involving cooking and light housekeeping duties. Candidates must possess required certifications such as CPR and First Aid, and have relevant experience caring for children.

Benefits

Optional accommodation available

Qualifications

• CPR and First Aid certified.
• Experience 1 to 2 years ideal.
• Responsible for child care, housekeeping and meal prep.

Responsibilities

• Bathe, dress, and feed infants and children.
• Prepare nutritious meals and organize activities.
• Maintain a safe environment and supervise the children.

Skills

Child supervision

Housekeeping

Light cooking

Time management

Safety awareness

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

• Education : Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience : 1 year to less than 2 years

Work setting

• Employer's home
• Optional accommodation available at no charge on a live-in basis. Note : This is NOT a condition of employment
• Work in employer's / client's home

Tasks

• Follow parents' lead with toilet training
• Sterilize bottles and prepare formulas
• 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
• Bathe, dress and feed infants and children
• 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
• 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
• Cook

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• CPR Certificate
• First Aid Certificate
• Toddler to pre-school (1 - 3 years)

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Reference required

Transportation / travel information

• Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Time management
• Are you available for the advertised start date?
• 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?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and / or refugees
• 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-the-job training tailored to youth
• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people
• Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations

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.)