Home Child Care Provider

firstnationsjob.com; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

First Nations Job is seeking a dedicated Home Child Care Provider to look after two young children in their Vancouver home. The caregiver should be calm, nurturing, flexible, and experienced, with excellent communication and proactive skills to create a safe, engaging, and educational environment.

Responsible for supervising children, preparing meals, maintaining routines, and supporting development. Light housekeeping and local travel to activities may be involved.

Qualifications

• Secondary school completed.
• College or university completion.
• ECE certification.
• 2–3 years' experience with infants/young children.

Responsibilities

• Assume full responsibility for household in absence of parents.
• Supervise and ensure the safety of the children at all times.
• Provide attentive, age-appropriate care for a toddler and an infant.
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals and snacks; assist with feeding and hygiene.
• Maintain routines including naps, playtime and learning activities.
• Educate children through interactive play, storytelling and games.
• Support emotional well-being and social development.
• Accompany children to and from activities or appointments as needed.
• Perform light housekeeping and keep the home organized and safe.
• Keep records of daily activities and health information.
• Follow family parenting philosophy and approach to discipline.

Skills

Calm demeanor

Nurturing

Flexible

Experience with infants

Excellent communication

Proactive

Education

Secondary school

College/university

ECE certification

Job description

We are a family of two full-time healthcare professionals seeking a dedicated and responsible Home Child Care Provider to provide exceptional care for our two young children in our home in Vancouver, BC. We are looking for someone who is calm, nurturing, flexible, and experienced in providing a safe, fun, and engaging environment for young children. This role is perfect for someone who is patient, attentive, energetic, and committed to fostering a safe and supportive atmosphere for children. Excellent communication skills and proactiveness is a plus.

Key Responsibilities

• Assume full responsibility for household in absence of parents
• Supervise and ensure the safety of the children at all times
• Ensure a safe, clean, and organized environment in the home
• Provide attentive and age-appropriate care for a toddler and an infant
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals/snacks, and assist with feeding and hygiene
• Instruct children in personal hygiene and social development
• Maintain routines including naps, playtime, and educational activities
• Plan and engage in age-appropriate activities that promote learning and development
• Educate children through interactive play, storytelling, and educational games
• Support emotional well-being and social development of the children
• Accompany children to and from school, activities or appointments as needed
• Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties
• Keep records of daily activities and health information regarding children
• Follow family’s parenting philosophy and approach to discipline

Work Schedule

Hours may vary - including days, evenings and weekends (shifts), depending on our healthcare worker schedules

A minimum of 2 months’ notice will be provided for the work schedule

Requirements

Education: Completion of secondary school required; Completion of college/university required; ECE (Early Childhood Education) certification

Experience: Minimum 2 to 3 years experience caring for infants and young children in either a daycare type setting or as an employed caregiver/nanny

Certificates and Licenses: Valid CPR and First Aid; Valid driver’s license with clean driving record

Security & Safety: Clean criminal and vulnerable sector record check and previous job references required

Work Setting

Employer’s private residence in Vancouver

Join our family where you can make a positive impact on children's lives while enjoying a fulfilling role that values your skills and dedication!