CHILD CAREGIVER – PRIVATE HOME

Job requirements

Languages:    English

Education:     Secondary (high) school graduation certificate or equivalent experience

Experience:   7 months to less than 1 year

Work site environment:     Non-smoking

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses :     First Aid Certificate

Weight handling:     Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)

Work setting:     Employer's home, Optional accommodation available at no charge on a live-in basis.                                Note: This is NOT a condition of employment, Room and board provided

Target audience:     Supervise and care for twins

Personal suitability:     Excellent oral communication, Excellent written communication, Flexibility,                                                 Initiative, Judgement, Organized, Reliability

Screening questions:     Do you have previous experience in this field of employment

Security and safety:     Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information:     Public transportation is available, Willing to travel regularly

Work conditions and physical capabilities:     Repetitive tasks

Tasks:     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, 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.