parent's helper

Government of Canada; Hampstead; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental agency in Quebec is seeking a Child Care Provider to oversee children's health and safety and assist with daily responsibilities in a nurturing environment. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma and experience in a similar role. Full occupancy is required at the employer's home without remote work options.

Benefits

Optional accommodation available at no charge on a live-in basis

Qualifications

• 1 year to less than 2 years of experience in a similar role.

Responsibilities

• Change diapers and follow parents’ lead with toilet training.
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals.
• Supervise and care for children.
• Organize activities such as games and outings.

Skills

Client focus

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Team player

Patience

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Overview

Languages

English

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
• Optional accommodation available at no charge on a live-in basis. Note: This is NOT a condition of employment

Responsibilities Tasks

• Change diapers
• 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
• 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
• 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
• Help children with homework
• Cook

Additional information Security and safety

• Reference required

Transportation/travel information

• Public transportation is available
• Travel expenses paid by employer

Personal suitability

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