child caregiver – private home

Job requirements

Languages

English

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

Experience an asset

Work setting

Employer's home, Work in employer's/client's home

Target audience

School age (6 – 12 years), Kindergarten age (4 – 5 years)

Personal suitability

Client focus, Efficient interpersonal skills, Excellent oral communication, Excellent written communication, Flexibility, Initiative, Judgement, Organized, Reliability, Team player

Tasks

Assume full responsibility for household in absence of parents, Perform light housekeeping and cleaning 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 infants and children for rest periods, Sterilize bottles, prepare formulas and change diapers for infants, 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

Security and safety

Child Abuse Registry check, Criminal record check, Driving record check (abstract), Vulnerable sector check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

Repetitive tasks, Work under pressure