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Job duties will include care of children in our home, located about 10 minutes outside of the city of Saskatoon. We have one preschooler who is in kindergarten 2-3 days a week, and one toddler. Two cats live in our household. We require first aid and CPR training, a criminal record check, completion of secondary school, completion of a training program in child care or a related field, and previous work experience in child care (minimum one year). Applicant must be a non-smoker, and have a driver's license and their own vehicle. Some housekeeping duties required (meal preparation, laundry, grocery shopping, errands). Ability to communicate orally and in writing in English is required.
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Writing
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Job task planning and organizing
Children'S Ages
- Toddler to pre-school (1 - 3 years)
- Kindergarten age (4 - 5 years)
Transportation/Travel Information
- Own transportation
- Own vehicle
- Valid driver's licence
- Public transportation is not available
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- First Aid Certificate
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) 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
- 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
- Bathe, dress and feed infants and children
- Assume full responsibility for household in absence of parents
- Prepare infants and children for rest periods
- Help children with homework
Work Setting
- Employer's home
Work Location Information
- Work in employer's/client's home
- Relocation costs covered by employer
Security and Safety
- Criminal record check (abstract)
- Child abuse registry check