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Child Caregiver In private home Needed In Canada by SAHAR HARB – Apply Now
A child caregiver is an individual who takes care of children and provides them with supervision, support, and assistance in their daily activities. Child caregivers can be employed in various settings, including homes, daycare centers, preschools, schools, or as private nannies. Their primary responsibility is to ensure the well-being and safety of the children under their care while also promoting their physical, emotional, and intellectual development.
Tasks
- Assume full responsibility for household in absence of parents
- Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties
- Shop for food and household supplies
- Wash, iron and press clothing and household linens
- 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
- 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
Experience and specialization
Target audience
- Supervise and care for multi-aged group of children
Additional information
Transportation/travel information
- Travel expenses paid by employer
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Overtime required
- Physically demanding
- Repetitive tasks
- Work under pressure
Weight handling
- Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)
- Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)
Personal suitability
- Client focus
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Flexibility
- Initiative
- Judgement
- Organized
- Reliability
- Team player
Benefits
Health benefits
- Health care plan
Other benefits
- On-site housing options
Job details
* Location5168 CEDAR SPRINGS ROADBurlington, ONL7P 0B9
* Salary 17.50 hourly / 40 to 50 hours per week
* Terms of employment Permanent employment Full time
* Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, Flexible Hours, Early Morning, Morning
- Starts as soon as possible
- Benefits: Health benefits, Other benefits
Overview
Languages
English
Education
- No degree, certificate or diploma
Experience
5 years or more
Work site environment
- Non-smoking
Work setting
- Employer’s home
- Optional accommodation available at no charge on a live-in basis. Note: This is NOT a condition of employment
Who can apply to this job?
By email
How-to-apply instructions
Here is what you must include in your application:
- References attesting experience
- Letter of recommendation
This job posting includes screening questions. Please answer the following questions when applying:
- Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
Child caregivers play a crucial role in a child’s life, as they contribute to their growth, development, and overall happiness. They often build strong relationships with the children they care for, becoming trusted and caring figures in their lives. Depending on the country and specific regulations, child caregivers may need to undergo background checks, training, and certifications to ensure they are qualified and suitable for this important role.
