child caregiver - private home

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year
• or equivalent experience
• Kindergarten/preschool education and teaching
• Early childhood education and teaching
• Child care provider/assistant

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Asset languages

• Portuguese

Work setting

• Employer's home
• Work in employer's/client's home

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Change diapers
• Follow parents’ lead with toilet training
• Sterilize bottles and prepare formulas
• Assume full responsibility for household in absence of parents
• Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties
• Travel with family on trips and assist with child supervision and housekeeping duties
• Bathe, dress and feed infants and children
• Discipline children according to the methods requested by the parents
• Instruct children in personal hygiene and social development
• Keep records of daily activities and health information regarding children
• Maintain a safe and healthy environment in the home
• Organize, activities such as games and outings for children
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals
• Prepare infants and children for rest periods
• Supervise and care for children
• Take children to and from school and to appointments
• Tend to emotional well-being of children

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Emergency child care first aid and CPR
• CPR Certificate
• First Aid Certificate
• Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate

Experience and specialization

Target audience

• Children

Additional information

Security and safety

• Driver's validity licence check
• Driving record check (abstract)
• Medical exam
• Reference required

Transportation/travel information

• Vehicle supplied by employer
• Valid driver's licence
• Willing to travel internationally

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Time management
• Patience
• Honesty

Benefits

Other benefits

• Free parking available