Child Caregiver

Job requirements

Languages

English

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

Security and Safety

Criminal record check

Transportation/Travel Information

Travel expenses paid by employer, Public transportation is available

Work Location Information

Work in employer’s/client’s home

Work Site Environment

Non-smoking, Scent free

Personal Suitability

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

Additional Skills

Assume full responsibility for household in absence of parents, Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties, Wash, iron and press clothing and household linens

Children’s Ages

Infant (3 months – 11 months)

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, Tend to emotional well-being of children, Organize, activities such as games and outings for children, Prepare and serve nutritious meals, Supervise and care for children

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