Child Caregiver

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, Criminal record check, Reference required

Transportation/Travel Information

Own transportation

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Repetitive tasks, Handling heavy loads, Work under pressure, Physically demanding

Work Location Information

Rural area, Remote location, Work in employer’s/client’s home

Work Site Environment

Non-smoking, Scent free

Personal Suitability

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

Additional Skills

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

Children’s Ages

Kindergarten age (4 – 5 years), School age (6 – 12 years), Infant (3 months – 11 months)

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, 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 9 kg (20 lbs), Up to 13.5 kg (30 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

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

CPR Certificate