home child care provider

Government of Canada; Saint-Laurent-de-l'Île-d'Orléans; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Quebec is seeking an individual to supervise children and manage household duties in the absence of parents. Responsibilities include light housekeeping, cooking, and ensuring the children's safety and development. Candidates must possess a secondary school graduation certificate and have experience in childcare. This role requires physical capability and attention to detail, and it is a full-time, on-site position.

Qualifications

• 1 year to less than 2 years experience.
• Ability to handle heavy loads and perform physically demanding tasks.
• Must have a clean driving record and pass several background checks.

Responsibilities

• Assume full responsibility for household in absence of parents.
• Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties.
• Supervise and care for children.

Skills

Client focus

Interpersonal skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Flexibility

Judgement

Reliability

Time management

Patience

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Overview

Languages: English or French

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
• Scent free

Work setting

• Employer's home
• Urban area
• Willing to relocate

Responsibilities

• Assume full responsibility for household in absence of parents
• Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties
• Travel with family on trips and assist with child supervision and housekeeping duties
• Wash, iron and press clothing and household linens
• Instruct children in personal hygiene and social development
• 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

Additional information

• Security and safety
  • Child Abuse Registry check
  • Child welfare check
  • Criminal record check
  • Driver's validity licence check
  • Driving record check (abstract)
  • Drug test
  • Medical exam
  • Reference required
  • Vulnerable sector check
  • Basic security clearance

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 23 kg (50 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