child caregiver - private home

Job requirements

Job Location

Thornhill, Ontario

Languages

English

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

7 months to less than 1 year

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Overtime required, Repetitive tasks, Physically demanding

Work Site Environment

Non-smoking

Personal Suitability

Reliability, Excellent written communication, Initiative, Organized, Client focus, Flexibility, Excellent oral communication, Effective interpersonal skills, Judgement

Additional Skills

Assume full responsibility for household in absence of parents, Shop for food and household supplies, Travel with family on trips and assist with child supervision and housekeeping duties

Children's Ages

Over 12 years

Specific Skills

Bathe, dress and feed infants and children, Prepare infants and children for rest periods, Sterilize bottles, prepare formulas and change diapers for infants, 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, Instruct children in personal hygiene and social development, Organize, activities such as games and outings for children, Prepare and serve nutritious meals, Supervise and care for children, Help children with homework

Weight Handling

Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Work Setting

Employer's home