Child Caregiver

Job requirements

Languages

English

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

1 to less than 7 months

Work site environment

Non-smoking

Weight handling

Up to 23 kg (50 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, Work in employer's/client's home

Target audience

Newborn (including expecting mother)

Personal suitability

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

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, Instruct children in personal hygiene and social development, 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, Tend to emotional well-being of children

Security and safety

Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

Public transportation is available, Travel expenses paid by employer