Child Caregivers | Private Home needed in Canada by Michael Mariano

Job details

•  Location: Langley, BC
•  Salary: $15.20HOUR hourly for 30 hours per week
•  Terms of employment: Permanent employment
  Full time
•  Day, Morning
•  Start date: Starts as soon as possible
•  Benefits: Other Benefits
•  vacancies: 1 vacancy

They’re searching for a patient and loving child caretaker to join our daycare and help us create a safe “home away from home” for our kids. The child-tasks caregivers include providing a stimulating learning environment and attending to the fundamental needs of the children in their care.

You must be patient, energetic, and fun-loving to be an effective Child Caregiver. Finally, a great Child Caregiver enjoys working with kids and is enthusiastic about their development and care.

Child Caregiver Responsibilities >>

• Planning, implementing and supervising structured, educational group activities.
• Preparing, organizing, and supervising mealtimes and snacks with nutritional food selections.
• Planning and supervising balanced routines that include physical activities, rest, and playtime.
• Providing responsible care and maintaining all safety standards.
• Ensuring a safe, sanitary, and orderly environment.
• Maintaining professional and positive relationships with parents, children, and staff.
• Notifying supervisors and parents of any signs of emotional or developmental issues.
• Providing structure and accountability that is firm but compassionate.
• Assisting children in the bathroom or with diapering tasks as needed.
• Encouraging children to participate in all activities.

Child Caregiver Requirements:

• A high school diploma or GED.
• A Bachelor’s degree in early childcare or early childhood development is advantageous.
• Up-to-date first aid and CPR certifications.
• Ability to pass background checks and drug tests.
• A minimum of 1 year’s experience in a professional childcare environment.
• Strong working knowledge of childhood development.
• Physical fitness and the ability to perform tasks such as sitting on the floor, bending, and lifting children.
• Creativity and a willingness to sing, dance, and be silly and fun-loving with children.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, professionalism, and patience.
• Exceptional listening skills, compassion, and the ability to remain calm at all times.

Child Caregivers – Job requirements

Languages >>

English

Education >>

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
or equivalent experience

Experience >>

1 year to less than 2 years

Specific Skills >>

• Tend to the emotional well-being of children
• Supervise and care for children
• Sterilize bottles, prepare formulas, and change diapers for infants
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals
• 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
• Prepare infants and children for rest periods
• Help children with homework

Childrens’ Ages

• School-age (6 – 12 years)
• Infant (3 months – 11 months)
• Kindergarten age (4 – 5 years)

Additional Skills

Assume full responsibility for the household in absence of parents

Child Caregivers – Work Setting

Employer’s home

Target Audience

Supervise and care for multi-aged groups of children

Child Caregivers – Security and Safety

Criminal record check; Reference required;

Work Site Environment

Non-smoking; Scent-free;

Child Caregivers – Transportation/Travel Information

Public transportation is available;

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Handling heavy loads;

Work Location Information

Work in employer’s/client’s home;

Child Caregivers – Personal Suitability

Initiative; Client focus; Judgement; Reliability; Organized;

Employment groups

Child Caregivers – How to apply

By emailmailto:[email protected]

How-to-apply instructions