home child care provider

HILA MEISELS; Toronto; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A private household in Toronto is seeking a reliable caregiver to supervise and care for children. The ideal candidate should have CPR and First Aid certifications, experience in childcare preferred, and be able to prepare nutritious meals. Flexibility, patience, and strong time management skills are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Experience in childcare is an asset.
• Must able to maintain a safe and healthy environment.

Responsibilities

• Assume full responsibility for household in absence of parents.
• Supervise and care for children.
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals.

Skills

Flexibility

Reliability

Time management

Patience

Honesty

Education

CPR Certificate

First Aid Certificate

Job description

Work details

• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 30 to 40 hours per week
• Education: No degree, certificate or diploma
• Experience: Experience an asset

Work site environment

• Non-smoking

Work setting

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

Tasks

• Assume full responsibility for household in absence of parents
• 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
• Help children with homework
• Cook

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• CPR Certificate
• First Aid Certificate

Target audience

• Children

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Transportation / travel information

• Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Repetitive tasks

Weight handling

• Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Flexibility
• Organized
• Reliability
• Time management
• Patience
• Honesty

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and / or refugees
• Assists with immediate settlement needs of newcomers and / or refugees (for example : housing, transportation, storage, childcare, winter clothing, etc.)
• Supports social and labour market integration of newcomers and / or refugees (for example : facilitating access to community resources, language training, skills training, etc.)
• Recruits newcomers and / or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example : Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.)
• Supports newcomers and / or refugees with foreign credential recognition
• Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and / or refugees with experienced employees
• Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and / or refugees
• Does not require Canadian work experience

Support for youths

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment
• Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth
• Offers mentorship, coaching and / or networking opportunities for youth
• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth

Support for Indigenous people

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people
• Offers mentorship, coaching and / or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers
• Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations
• Provides cultural competency training and / or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers
• Facilitates access to Elders who can offer support and guidance to Indigenous workers