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Looking for a full time caregiver to care for 3 children( 5 years, 3 years and 10 months old). Located on a farm 12 km east of Kipling, SK. Starting wage is $12.50/hour with up to 44 hours/week and we require flexibility as there are days that we need evenings/weekends due to shift work. Possession of First aid certificate and CPR training is an asset. Previous child care experience is an asset but not required. Completion of secondary (high) school education or equivalent experience. Must be able to speak, read, write and comprehend English Language. Optional accommodation available at no charge on a live-in basis.
Duties include some or all of the following:
1. Prepare meals, bath, feed,change diapers and dress children.
2. light housekeeping and laundry associated with the children.
3. Supervise and care for the 3 boys in employers residence and may reside in employers home at no extra charge.
4. Instruct children in personal hygiene and social development .
5. Oversee children's activities, such as meals and rest periods, as instructed by employer.
6.Tend to emotional well being of children.
7. Organize and participate in activities such as crafts, story reading and play age appropriate games.
This position is open to anyone and preference will be given to Canadian and Permanent Resident who meet that requirements.
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Writing
- Oral communication
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- Not required
Specific Skills
- Wash, iron and press clothing and household linens
- Travel with family on trips and assist with child supervision and housekeeping duties
- Tend to emotional well-being of children
- Supervise and care for children
- Sterilize bottles, prepare formulas and change diapers for infants
- Read to children
- Prepare craft materials and assist children to use them
- Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties
- Maintain a safe and healthy environment in the home
- 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 household in absence of parents
- Prepare infants and children for rest periods
Work Setting
- Employer's home
Work Location Information
- Work in employer's/client's home
- Room and board provided
Security and Safety
- Basic security clearance
- Criminal record check (abstract)