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LOOKING FOR A PERMANENT FULL TIME CAREGIVER/BABYSITTER TO CARE FOR 2 CHILDREN (7 1/2 AND 4 1/2 YEAR OLD). CAREGIVER IS TO ASSUME FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE HOUSEHOLD IN THE ABSENCE OF PARENTS. MAINTAIN A SAFE AND HEALTHY ENVIRONMENT IN THE HOME. PLAY AGE APPROPRIATE GAMES, TEND TO EMOTIONAL WELL BEING OF THE CHILDREN, PREPARE SNACKS & MEALS. FLEXIBILITY WITH WORK SCHEDULE IS REQUIRED. JOB IS GIVEN PREFERENCE TO CANADIANS, NEW IMMIGRANTS, VISIBLE MINORITIES, PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES AND INDIGENOUS PEOPLE. MUST HAVE 1 YEAR CHILD CARE RELATED EXPERIENCE OR TRAINING.
RATE OF PAY IS $13.02/HOUR AND ANY HOURS IN EXCESS OF 40 HOURS PER WEEK WILL BE PAID AT 1.5 TIMES THE REGULAR RATE.
OPTIONAL ACCOMMODATION AVAILABLE AT NO CHARGE ON A LIVE IN BASIS. PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS NOT A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT
Essential Skills
- Oral communication
Children'S Ages
- School age (6 - 12 years)
- Kindergarten age (4 - 5 years)
Transportation/Travel Information
- Public transportation is available
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- First Aid Certificate
- Canadian Red Cross Society (CRCS) Swimming Certification
Specific Skills
- Tend to emotional well-being of children
- Supervise and care for children
- Prepare and serve nutritious meals
- Organize, activities such as games and outings for children
- 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
- Assume full responsibility for household in absence of parents
Work Setting
- Employer's home
Work Location Information
- Urban area
Security and Safety
- Basic security clearance