CHILD CAREGIVER – PRIVATE HOME

Job requirements

Languages

English

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

or equivalent experience

Experience

Experience an asset

Security and Safety

Medical exam, Criminal record check

Transportation/Travel Information

Public transportation is available

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Repetitive tasks

Work Location Information

Work in employer's/client's home

Work Site Environment

Non-smoking

Personal Suitability

Initiative, Organized, Judgement, Flexibility, Reliability, Team player, Effective interpersonal skills, Client focus

Additional Skills

Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties, Assume full responsibility for household in absence of parents, Travel with family on trips and assist with child supervision and housekeeping duties

Children's Ages

School age (6 – 12 years)

Specific Skills

Bathe, dress and feed infants and children, Discipline children according to the methods requested by the parents, Keep records of daily activities and health information regarding children, Instruct children in personal hygiene and social development, Organize, activities such as games and outings for children, Supervise and care for children, Prepare and serve nutritious meals, Maintain a safe and healthy environment in the home, Take children to and from school and to appointments, Tend to emotional well-being of children, Help children with homework

Work Setting

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