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Looking for a full-time live-in or live-out caregiver for 2 children located in Saskatoon.
Assume full responsibility for household in the absence of parents
Prepare meals according to instructions provided by parents
Feed children on the regular schedule and guide them to feed themselves when necessary
Prepare children for rest periods
Bathe, dress and feed children
Sterelize bottles, prepare formulas and change diaper for infants
Assist children to and from school and to appointments
Engage the children to the activities and toys for physical development
Regular conversation to build good relationship
Manage social, emotional and physical needs
Ensure that all toys are clean and safe to use
Communicate with parents regarding childrens problem and progress
Observe any significant behavioral patterns to the parents
Maintain a safe and healthy environment in the home
Perform household chores such as cleaning the house, do the laundry, iron the clothes and cook food
Perform emergency procedures such as First Aid and CPR in case of emergency
Travel with family on trips and assist with child supervision and housekeeping duties
Caregiver must be able to provide references as well as criminal record check and vulnerability check
Wage is $11.27/hour, 30hours/week
Some flexibility is required with start and end times
In home accommodations available for caregiver at no cost.
Completion of secondary school may be required and would be considered an asset.
The 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)
- Infant (3 months - 11 months)
Transportation/Travel Information
- Vehicle supplied by employer
- Willing to travel
- Public transportation is available
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
- Help children with homework
Work Setting
- Employer's home
Work Location Information
- Work in employer's/client's home
Security and Safety
- Basic security clearance
- Child abuse registry check
- Confidential security clearance