Job Details

Overview
Languages
English

Education
Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
or equivalent experience

Experience
1 year to less than 2 years

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

Work site environment
Non-smoking
Work setting
Employer's home
Willing to relocate

Responsibilities

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
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
Help children with homework

Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
CPR Certificate
First Aid Certificate
Experience and specialization

Target audience
Children

Additional information

Security and safety
Criminal record check
Reference required
Transportation/travel information
Public transportation is available
Willing to travel
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Work under pressure
Attention to detail
Personal suitability
Client focus
Efficient interpersonal skills
Flexibility
Organized
Reliability
Time management
Patience
Honesty
Benefits

Health benefits
Health care plan
Financial benefits
Night shift premium

Other benefits
Free parking available
On-site amenities

Employment groups
This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:

Support for persons with disabilities

Provides physical accessibility accommodations (for example: ramps, elevators, etc.)
Provides visual accessibility accommodations (for example: braille, screen readers, etc.)

Support for youths

Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment
Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth
Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth
Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth

Support for Indigenous people

Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people
Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers
Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations

Job Description

Home child care providers care for children on an ongoing or short-term basis. They care for the well-being and physical and social development of children, assist parents with child care and may assist with household duties. They provide care primarily in their own homes or in the children's homes, where they may also reside. They are employed by private households and child-care agencies, or they may be self-employed.