live-in caregiver, child care

Government of Canada; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental body in Canada is seeking a childcare worker responsible for the supervision and care of children. Candidates must have relevant certifications such as CPR and first aid, along with experience in childcare. The role requires performance of housekeeping duties and direct engagement in children's daily activities to ensure a safe environment. No remote work is offered.

Qualifications

• 1 year to less than 2 years of experience in childcare.
• Emergency child care first aid and CPR certification.
• IELTS proficiency test and CPR Certificate required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Attention to detail

Excellent oral communication

Time management

Flexibility

Reliability

Team player

Patience

Judgement

Honesty

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate or equivalent experience

Job description

Overview

Languages: English or French

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• or equivalent experience

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

Responsibilities

• Assume full responsibility for household in absence of parents
• Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties
• Shop for food and household supplies
• Travel with family on trips and assist with child supervision and housekeeping duties
• Wash, iron and press clothing and household linens
• 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
• Supervise and care for children
• Take children to and from school and to appointments
• Tend to emotional well-being of children
• Help children with homework
• Cook

Credentials

• Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
• Emergency child care first aid and CPR
• International English Language Testing System (IELTS) proficiency test
• CPR Certificate
• First Aid Certificate

Experience and specialization

• Supervise and care for multi-aged group of children
• Children

Additional information

• Security and safety
• Child welfare check
• Criminal record check
• Vulnerable sector check

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Public transportation is available
• Willing to travel

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player
• Time management
• Patience
• Honesty