live-in caregiver, child care

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

Job summary

A public sector organization in Edmonton is seeking a dedicated individual to supervise children and manage household responsibilities. This role includes ensuring children's safety, preparing meals, and providing educational support. Candidates must have a secondary school graduation certificate and be flexible in their approach. Excellent communication and organizational skills are essential for success in this position.

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.
• 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.
• Maintain a safe and healthy environment in the home.
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals.
• Supervise and care for children.

Skills

Excellent oral communication

Flexibility

Judgement

Reliability

Team player

Time management

Patience

Honesty

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

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

Target Experience and Specialization

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

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