Child Caregiver Needed In a Private Home

Job Category: Work For Foreigners In Canada
Job Title: Child Caregiver
Employer: Stefan Scott & Ruth MacFarlane
Location: Calgary, AB
Wage: $21.00 per hour
Terms of Employment: Permanent employment, full-time
Shift/Schedule: Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, Overtime, Morning

Stefan Scott & Ruth MacFarlane are seeking a responsible and caring Child Caregiver to provide attentive and nurturing care for children in their home in Calgary, AB. This is a full-time, permanent position with a flexible schedule, including weekends and overtime.

Requirements

• Languages: English
• Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience: 7 months to less than 1 year

Work Setting

• Employer’s home
• Urban area
• Work in employer’s/client’s home

Responsibilities

• Assume full responsibility for household in absence of parents
• Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties
• Discipline children according to the methods requested by the parents
• Instruct children in personal hygiene and social development
• Maintain a safe and healthy environment in the home
• Organize activities such as games and outings for children
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals
• Supervise and care for children
• Take children to and from school and to appointments
• Tend to the emotional well-being of children

Experience and Specialization
Target Audience

• Children

Additional Information
Security and Safety

• Criminal record check
• Transportation/Travel Information
• Valid driver’s licence

Personal Suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgment
• Organized
• Reliability
• Patience
• Honesty

Work Environment:

• Work is primarily in private residences
• Requires adaptability to different family environments and routines
• May involve working evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Physical demands include standing, walking, lifting, and engaging with children in activities

Skills and Knowledge Needed:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of child development and behavioral management
• Ability to plan engaging activities for children
• Basic cooking and housekeeping skills
• First Aid and CPR training is an asset

Education and Certification Requirements for Child Caregivers in Canada

• Secondary school diploma or equivalent
• First Aid and CPR certification recommended
• Additional childcare training or certification may be required

Who Can Apply?

• Canadian citizens, permanent or temporary residents of Canada.
• Candidates with or without a valid Canadian work permit.

How to Apply
Online: Apply on the company’s website.

Source: Job Bank (jobbank.gc.ca)