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Looking for a full-time (min 40 hours per week)and live-in caregiver for 3 children under eighteen years of age. Must have secondary school or equivalent. must have 6 month training or relevant experience. Will work and reside in a private household for the duration of employment. Will also be responsible for accompanying children to and from activities outside of the house. Will also be responsible for some cooking and cleaning duties. Must be available to work odd hours for example night and weekends. Private accommodation will be provided. Wage $12.00/hour. Deductions of $250.00/month for room and board.
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Job task planning and organizing
- Finding information
- Computer use
- Continuous learning
Children'S Ages
- Toddler to pre-school (1 - 3 years)
- Kindergarten age (4 - 5 years)
Transportation/Travel Information
- Vehicle supplied by employer
- Willing to travel
- Valid driver's licence
- Travel expenses paid by employer
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- First Aid Certificate
Specific Skills
- Wash, iron and press clothing and household linens
- Travel with family on trips and assist with child supervision and housekeeping duties
- Tend to emotional well-being of children
- Take children to and from school and to appointments
- Supervise and care for children
- Sterilize bottles, prepare formulas and change diapers for infants
- Read to children
- Prepare craft materials and assist children to use them
- Prepare and serve nutritious meals
- Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties
- Organize, activities such as games and outings for children
- Observe children and prepare reports for home care or babysitting agency
- Maintain a safe and healthy environment in the home
- Keep records of daily activities and health information regarding children
- Instruct children in personal hygiene and social development
- Discipline children according to the methods requested by the parents
- Bathe, dress and feed infants and children
- Assume full responsibility for household in absence of parents
- Prepare infants and children for rest periods
Work Setting
- Employer's home
Work Location Information
- Work in employer's/client's home
- Room and board provided
Security and Safety
- Basic security clearance
- Criminal record check (abstract)
- Driver's validity licence check
- Driving record check (abstract)