home child care provider

Satbir Kaur Dandiwal; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A local childcare provider in Edmonton is seeking a dedicated individual to assist with caring for children in their home. Responsibilities include changing diapers, preparing meals, supervising activities, and ensuring a safe environment for children. The ideal candidate should have an Early Childhood Education certificate and some previous experience in childcare. Flexibility and strong communication skills are essential for this position, which involves 30 to 35 hours per week.

Benefits

Relocation costs covered by employer

Qualifications

• 1 to less than 7 months experience in childcare.
• Relevant certifications in early childhood education required.
• Ability to maintain a safe and healthy environment.

Responsibilities

• Change diapers and prepare formulas.
• Assume full responsibility for household in absence of parents.
• Organize activities for children.
• Supervise and care for children.

Skills

Client focus

Excellent oral communication

Time management

Team player

Education

Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Work Term : Permanent

Work Language : English

Hours : 30 to 35 hours per week

Education : Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience : 1 to less than 7 months

Work setting

• Employer's home
• Urban area
• Work in employer's / client's home
• Relocation costs covered by employer
• Willing to relocate

Tasks

• Change diapers
• 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
• Wash, iron and press clothing and household linens
• Bathe, dress and feed infants and 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
• Tend to emotional well-being of children
• Cook

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate

Security and safety

• Bondable
• Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Repetitive tasks
• Attention to detail

Weight handling

• Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)

Personal suitability

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

Screening questions

• Are you available for the advertised start date?
• Are you currently a student?
• 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?
• Do you have the necessary equipment for remote work (i.e. internet, home office, etc.)?
• What is the highest level of study you have completed?
• What is your current field of study?
• What is your current level of study?