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Caregiver required for a family of 8 kids on an acreage. We require a person to help with cooking, cleaning and laundry for family with children ages 10-18 (some with special needs). Must have a good work ethic, organizational and housekeeping skills. Kindness, compassion and honesty are required.
Willing to teach applicant required skills. Male or female applicants may apply. $2000 a month and free room and board.
Criminal Record Check for vulnerable sector and references required if called for an interview. No smoking, drinking or drug use.
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Numeracy
- Writing
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Job task planning and organizing
- Finding information
- Continuous learning
- Significant use of memory
Children'S Ages
- School age (6 - 12 years)
- Over 12 years
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- Not required
Specific Skills
- Wash, iron and press clothing and household linens
- Tend to emotional well-being of children
- Supervise and care for children
- Read to children
- Prepare craft materials and assist children to use them
- Prepare and serve nutritious meals
- Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties
- 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
- Care for pets
- Assume full responsibility for household in absence of parents
Work Setting
- Employer's home
Work Location Information
- Work in employer's/client's home
- Staff accommodation provided
- Room and board provided
- Rural community
Security and Safety
- Child abuse registry check
Experience with Special Needs Children
- Person with an intellectual disability