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IN HOME CAREGIVER WITH THE OPTION TO LIVE IN
Looking for full time caregiver to care for 3 children (age group 5-12yrs).Caregiver is to assume full responsibility for the household in the absence of the parents. Maintain a safe and healthy environment in the home prepare age appropriate meals and snacks; play age appropriate games, assist with homework, tend to emotional well being of the child, provide comfort,take to and from appointments, play groups, the park, etc.
Light housekeeping, laundry and meal preparation.
Wage is $12.06/hr, 44hours/week, overtime rate of 1.5 times the regular pay for hours worked over 44 a week.Some flexibility is required with start and end times.
Position will be required for 24months.
This position is given preference to Canadians, new immigrants, aboriginals, youth, older workers and people with disabilities.
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Document use
- Numeracy
- Writing
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Job task planning and organizing
- Finding information
- Computer use
- Continuous learning
- Significant use of memory
Children'S Ages
- School age (6 - 12 years)
- Kindergarten age (4 - 5 years)
Transportation/Travel Information
- Public transportation is available
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
- Shop for food and household supplies
- 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
- 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
- Assume full responsibility for household in absence of parents
- Help children with homework
Work Setting
- Employer's home
Work Location Information
- Work in employer's/client's home
- Staff accommodation available
- Urban area
- Relocation costs covered by employer
Security and Safety
- Criminal record check (abstract)