Child Caregiver - Private Home
Languages
English
Education
Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
or equivalent experience
Experience
1 year to less than 2 years
Security and Safety
Driver's validity licence check, Driving record check (abstract), Child abuse registry check, Criminal record check, Reference required
Transportation/Travel Information
Willing to travel regularly, Valid driver's licence
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
Repetitive tasks, Physically demanding
Work Location Information
Urban area, Work in employer's/client's home, Room and board provided
Work Site Environment
Non-smoking
Personal Suitability
Organized, Flexibility, Reliability, Team player, Effective interpersonal skills
Additional Skills
Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties, Shop for food and household supplies, Travel with family on trips and assist with child supervision and housekeeping duties, Care for pets
Children's Ages
Toddler to pre-school (1 - 3 years), School age (6 - 12 years), 5 years
Experience with Special Needs Children
Autistic children, Children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) or attention deficit disorder (ADD)
Specific Skills
Bathe, dress and feed infants and children, Discipline children according to the methods requested by the parents, Prepare infants and children for rest periods, Keep records of daily activities and health information regarding children, 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
Target Audience
Supervise and care for multi-aged group of children
Weight Handling
Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
Work Setting
Employer's home
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
Emergency child care first aid and CPR