Live-in Caregiver – $23.00 Per Hour – Vancouver, BC

Job Category: Work For Foreigners In Canada
Job Title: Live-in Caregiver
Employer: THD Caregiving
Location: Vancouver, BC
Wage: $23.00 per hour
Terms of Employment: Permanent, Full-time
Shift/Schedule: Day, Evening, Night, Weekend

THD Caregiving is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Live-in Caregiver to join our team in Vancouver, BC. This role involves providing high-quality care and support to children in a home setting. If you have a passion for caregiving and creating a safe and nurturing environment, we encourage you to apply.

Responsibilities:

• Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties
• Shop for food and household supplies
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals
• Wash, iron, and press clothing and household linens
• Tend to the emotional well-being of children
• Take children to and from school and appointments
• Supervise and care for children
• 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
• Assume full responsibility for the household in the absence of parents
• Prepare infants and children for rest periods
• Help children with homework

Requirements:

• Languages: English
• Education: College, CEGEP, or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year
• Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years

Work Site Environment:

• Non-smoking
• Scent-free

Work Setting:

• Room and board provided
• Willing to relocate
• Employer’s home

Target Audience:

• Supervise and care for a multi-aged group of children
• Experience with special needs children, including autistic children

Additional Information:
Security and Safety:

• Criminal record check
• Medical exam

Transportation/Travel Information:

• Own transportation
• Willing to travel
• Public transportation is available

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities:

• Repetitive tasks
• Weight handling up to 9 kg (20 lbs)

Personal Suitability:

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Organized
• Reliability

Benefits:
Other Benefits:

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

Work Environment:

• Home-based setting with a focus on child care and household management
• Supportive and family-oriented work environment
• Requires flexibility in schedule to accommodate children’s needs
• Opportunity to build strong relationships with families

Skills and Knowledge Needed:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage daily routines and household responsibilities
• Knowledge of child development and special needs care
• First aid and CPR training is an asset

THD Caregiving is committed to diversity and inclusion. If you require accommodations during the hiring process, please let us know.

Who Can Apply?
We welcome applications from:

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

How to Apply
Apply online via the company’s website.

Source: Job Bank (jobbank.gc.ca)