Child caregiver – private home
Private Household
Overview
Languages
English
Education
- Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
- or equivalent experience
Experience
7 months to less than 1 year
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work site environment
- Non-smoking
- Scent free
Work setting
- Employer’s home
- Staff accommodation available
- Work in employer’s/client’s home
- Room and board provided
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Assume full responsibility for household in absence of parents
- Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties
- Shop for food and household supplies
- Care for pets
- Instruct children in personal hygiene and social development
- Maintain a safe and healthy environment in the home
- Prepare and serve nutritious meals
- Supervise and care for children
- Take children to and from school and to appointments
- Tend to emotional well-being of children
Experience and specialization
Target audience
- Children
Experience with special needs children
- Autistic children
- Children with allergies
Additional information
Security and safety
- Child welfare check
- Criminal record check
- Reference required
Transportation/travel information
- Public transportation is available
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Physically demanding
- Repetitive tasks
- Work under pressure
Weight handling
- Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)
Personal suitability
- Flexibility
- Judgement
- Organized
- Reliability
Benefits
Other benefits
- On-site housing options