child care live-in caregiver

Work site environment

• Non-smoking
• Scent free

Work setting

• Employer's home
• Urban area
• Work in employer's/client's home
• Room and board provided

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Assume full responsibility for household in absence of parents
• Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties
• Shop for food and household supplies
• Bathe, dress and feed infants and children
• Discipline children according to the methods requested by the parents
• Instruct children in personal hygiene and social development
• Keep records of daily activities and health information regarding children
• Maintain a safe and healthy environment in the home
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals
• Prepare infants and children for rest periods
• Supervise and care for children
• Tend to emotional well-being of children
• Help children with homework
• Cook

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• First Aid Certificate

Additional information

Security and safety

• Child Abuse Registry check
• Child welfare check
• Criminal record check
• Drug test
• Medical exam
• Reference required
• Vulnerable sector check

Transportation/travel information

• Travel expenses not paid by employer

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Repetitive tasks

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Judgement
• Reliability

Benefits

Financial benefits

• Night shift premium

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• On-site amenities
• On-site housing options