child care provider - private home

Work Term: Permanent
Work Language: English or French
Hours: 32 to 40 hours per week
Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years
or equivalent experience
Work site environment
Non-smoking
Scent free
Work setting
Employer's home
Optional accommodation available at no charge on a live-in basis. Note: This is NOT a condition of employment
Staff accommodation available
Urban area
Work in employer's/client's home
Room and board provided
Tasks
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
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
Supervise and care for children
Take children to and from school and to appointments
Tend to emotional well-being of children
Cook
Security and safety
Child Abuse Registry check
Criminal record check
Reference required
Transportation/travel information
Public transportation is available
Willing to travel
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Repetitive tasks
Weight handling
Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)
Personal suitability
Client focus
Efficient interpersonal skills
Excellent oral communication
Flexibility
Initiative
Judgement
Organized
Reliability
Team player
Patience
Honesty
Screening questions
Are you available for the advertised start date?
Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
What is the highest level of study you have completed?
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