home child care provider

Government of Canada; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A public agency in Vaughan, Canada, is seeking a caregiver to supervise children and manage household tasks. Responsibilities include changing diapers, cooking, and maintaining a healthy environment. Candidates must hold a secondary school certificate and have some relevant experience. The position requires on-site work with no remote options.

Benefits

Room and board provided

Qualifications

• 1 to less than 7 months of relevant experience required.
• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Change diapers and bathe children.
• Prepare nutritious meals and maintain a safe environment.
• Supervise children and manage household responsibilities.
• Assist with child supervision during family trips.

Skills

Client focus

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Patience

Time management

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

1 to less than 7 months

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

• Non-smoking

Work setting

• Employer's home
• Home care and visiting care agency
• Room and board provided

Responsibilities

• Change diapers
• Sterilize bottles and prepare formulas
• 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
• Bathe, dress and feed infants and children
• Keep records of daily activities and health information regarding children
• Maintain a safe and healthy environment in the home
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals
• Prepare infants and children for rest periods
• Supervise and care for children
• Cook

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
• Work under pressure
• Attention to detail

Weight handling

• Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)

Personal suitability

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