Child care provider – private home

Job requirements

Languages

English

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

or equivalent experience

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

Security and Safety

Medical exam, Drug test, Child abuse registry check, Criminal record check, Child welfare check, Reference required

Transportation/Travel Information

Travel expenses not paid by employer, Willing to travel, Public transportation is available

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Repetitive tasks

Work Location Information

Urban area, Staff accommodation available, Work in employer’s/client’s home, Relocation costs not covered by employer

Work Site Environment

Non-smoking, Scent free

Personal Suitability

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

Additional Skills

Assume full responsibility for household in absence of parents, Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties

Children’s Ages

Toddler to pre-school (1 – 3 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, 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

Weight Handling

Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)

Work Setting

Employer’s home

Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)

Emergency child care first aid and CPR, Red Cross Babysitting course