Home Child Care Provider

Job requirements

Languages

English

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

or equivalent experience

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Repetitive tasks, Work under pressure, Physically demanding

Work Location Information

Work in employer's/client's home, Room and board provided

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, Travel with family on trips and assist with child supervision and housekeeping duties, Wash, iron and press clothing and household linens

Children's Ages

Kindergarten age (4 - 5 years)

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, 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)

Work Setting

Employer's home, Optional accommodation available at no charge on a live-in basis. Note: This is NOT a condition of employment