Nanny Wanted - Caregiver & Family Support

CanadianNanny.ca; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A supportive family seeks a private duty Caregiver/Support Worker in Edmonton. This role involves a mix of childcare, personal care, and homemaking tasks. The ideal candidate is experienced, resourceful, and committed long-term, with the capability to foster a positive environment for children's development and daily routines.

Qualifications

• 2 years experience as a caregiver, education assistant, or similar role.
• Mastery of English language.
• Must pass criminal record checks.

Responsibilities

• Facilitating friendships and activities for children.
• Assisting with home health care routines.
• Managing regular childhood activities both indoor and outdoor.

Skills

Observation

Relationship building

Resourcefulness

Critical thinking

Education

Diploma or 2 years post-secondary study in relevant fields

Job description

We are seeking an encouraging and creative private duty Caregiver / Support Worker who can offer a mix of childcare, personal care & homemaking. This is a unique opportunity to support a family to cultivate a rich home and community life, and keep up with household routines. We are only seeking candidates who can offer a reliable and longterm / stable commitment to our family. The ideal candidate will bring the following attributes and competencies to the position :

• Steadfast belief and commitment to the values of inclusion and presumption of competence
• Self-starter who can provide care and meaningful support in daily routines with resourcefulness and minimal supervision
• Astute learner and critical thinker with keen observation and attention to detail
• Positive and compassionate ability to establish rapport and relationship with children
• Ability to facilitate and be an active participant in child-centered play and friendships in the home and community settings
• Comfortable and fond of supporting outdoor recreation in all seasons, including biking, camping, walking, skating, sledding, playgrounds, etc. Requirements and Qualifications :
• 2 years experience as a high functioning / multi-tasking nanny or caregiver, education assistant, therapy assistant, or related role
• Confidence with leisurely / recreational swimming and willingness to support swimming lessons and waterplay
• Diploma or 2 years post-secondary study in a relevant social, education or health-related profession. Examples include : Early Education, Therapy Assistant, Nursing, Disability Studies, Education
• Knowledge or willingness to grow in specialties of Aided Language Stimulation and / or Alternative and Augmentative Communication
• Mastery of English language
• Criminal record / vulnerable sector background checks, valid within a year
• Physical fitness to support lifts / transfers up to 75lbs and participate in recreational activity
• Class 5 Drivers License with access to a reliable personal vehicle and applicable insurance policy Responsibilities and Duties :
• Facilitating friendships, regular childhood activities, and meaningful indoor and outdoor play at home and in the community (e.g., extra-curricular recreation, swimming lessons, activity centre visits, etc.)
• Facilitating schoolwork & other developmental / therapeutic activities (including speech, occupational, and recreation therapy) that cultivate learning, identity, wellbeing, contribution and belonging; this includes activity planning and prep
• Assisting the family with home health / personal care routines for a child with developmental disabilities (e.g., feeding, dressing, medication & oxygen administration, lifts / transfers / mobility); training is provided
• Childcare for elementary-aged children during non school hours
• Full range of homemaking tasks such as cleaning, laundry, meal preparation, outdoor chores, & errands
• Respite caregiving on occasional evenings and weekends
• Compliance with all relevant infection prevention and control measures adopted by the family Terms : Rate of pay : $24.00 per hour, commensurate to education & experience. There are no extended benefits. Hours : 35-40 per week. Shifts will generally cover mid-morning to early evening hours. Occasional late evening and weekend day shifts are required. Flexibility is expected. Start date is as soon as possible Please visit https : / / canadiannanny.ca / jobs / we-are-a-nice-professional-family-in-beaumont-interested-finding-the-perfect-childcare-for-canadian-nanny-job-ab to view full details and to apply. FREE REGISTRATION and lots of jobs to choose from!

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