live-in caregiver, child care

Esther Nicolas; Brampton; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A child care service provider in Brampton seeks a dedicated individual for a full-time position, responsible for caring for children and performing household duties. Applicants should have experience with children, hold a CPR and First Aid Certificate, and be available to start as soon as possible. This role offers a competitive hourly wage, accommodating both long-term and short-term candidates.

Benefits

Optional accommodation available at no charge

Staff accommodation provided

Qualifications

• 1 year to less than 2 years of experience with children required.
• Must have a valid CPR and First Aid Certificate.
• Proficiency in International English Language Testing System (IELTS) test.

Responsibilities

• Follow parents’ lead with toilet training.
• Sterilize bottles and prepare formulas.
• Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties.
• Supervise and care for children.
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Initiative

Judgement

Organized

Reliability

Time management

Education

College diploma or certificate (3 to less than 1 year)

Job description

Posted on November 27, 2025 by Employer details Esther Nicolas

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Job details

• Location Brampton , ON L6S 3K9
• Salary 18.00 to 20.00 hourly (To be negotiated) / 80 hours bi-weekly
• Terms of employment Permanent employment Full time
• Early morning, Morning, Day, Evening, Weekend, Overtime available
• Starts as soon as possible
• Source Job Bank #3454055

Education

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

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

• Scent free

Work setting

• Employer's home
• Own home
• Optional accommodation available at no charge on a live-in basis. Note: This is NOT a condition of employment
• Staff accommodation available
• Staff accommodation provided
• Work in employer's/client's home
• Room and board provided

Responsibilities

• Follow parents’ lead with toilet training
• 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
• 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
• Prepare infants and children for rest periods
• Supervise and care for children
• Take children to and from school and to appointments
• Tend to emotional well-being of children

Credentials

• International English Language Testing System (IELTS) proficiency test
• CPR Certificate
• First Aid Certificate

Experience and specialization

• Children

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Time management

Employment groups

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:

Support for persons with disabilities

• Provides physical accessibility accommodations (for example: ramps, elevators, etc.)
• Provides visual accessibility accommodations (for example: braille, screen readers, etc.)
• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports persons with disabilities
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for persons with disabilities
• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for persons with disabilities

Support for newcomers and 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 Veterans

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Veterans
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Veterans
• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for Veterans
• Offers flexible onboarding options to allow Veterans to gradually adapt to the civilian workplace (for example: gradually increasing hours and responsibilities, etc.)

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

Support for mature workers

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports mature workers
• Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination
• Provides staff with awareness training to create a welcoming work environment for mature workers
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for mature workers
• Provides workspace accommodations, such as age-appropriate ergonomic considerations, to meet the physical needs of mature workers (for example: adjustable desks and chairs, accessible parking, etc.)

Supports for visible minorities

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports members of visible minorities
• Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.)
• Offers mentorship programs that pair members of visible minorities with experienced employees
• Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities

Who can apply for this job?

• Canadian citizens and permanent or temporary residents of Canada
• other candidates, with or without a valid Canadian work permit

Advertised until

2025-12-27

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