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THIS IS A FULL TIME LIVE-IN POSITION.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
Supervise and care for children in employers residence, Saskatoon as a Live-in Grandma
Maintain a daily log of childrens activities
Bathe, dress, and feed infants, and children
Prepare formulas and change diapers for infants (30 lbs or more)
Oversee childrens activities, meals and rest periods, as instructed by employer
Instruct children in personal hygiene and social development ie Wash/dry hands after using the washroom
Must attend to child(ren) personal hygiene upon arrival and daily grooming
Maybe have to administer meds ie Right person, right medicines, right time, right dose
Tend to the emotional well-being of children ie Colic, abuse and neglect, etc
There shall be no physical discipline and disciplinary measures must be discussed with
Organize and participate in activities such as games, crafts, reading, and outings to provide amusement and exercise
Weekly grocery shopping for the house ie Consists of four major food groups
Plan, prepare and serve healthy meals for children using 4 major food groups
Arrange transportation with Directors for school and to appointments
Perform housekeeping duties and disinfecting to provide a healthy clean environment for the children ie. House chores and cleaning schedule
Observe children and prepare reports for home care or babysitting agency
May be required to keep records of daily activities and health information regarding each child
Physically able to climb up and down a flight of stairs and carry up to 35lbs
Physically able to lift and put child(ren) in a car seat
Physically able to manage up to four children who may have behavior or health issues
Essential Skills
- Document use
- Writing
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Job task planning and organizing
- Continuous learning
Specific Maintenance Activities
- Wash windows, interior walls and ceilings
- Sweep, mop, scrub and wax floors
- Work with minimal supervision
Transportation/Travel Information
- Own transportation
- Own vehicle
- Valid driver's licence
Work Setting
- Apartment/condominium complex
Work Location Information
- Urban area
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
Security and Safety
- Criminal record check (abstract)
- Driver's validity licence check
Weight Handling
- Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)