Government of Canada - Atlantic

child caregiver - private home


Pay19.00 / hour
LocationHalifax/Nova Scotia
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: 44162704

      Overview

      Languages

      English

      Education

      • Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

      Experience

      1 year to less than 2 years

      On site

      Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

      Responsibilities

      Tasks

      • Assume full responsibility for household in absence of parents
      • Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties
      • Shop for food and household supplies
      • Travel with family on trips and assist with child supervision and housekeeping duties
      • Bathe, dress and feed infants and children
      • Discipline children according to the methods requested by the parents
      • Instruct children in personal hygiene and social development
      • Keep records of daily activities and health information regarding children
      • 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 emotional well-being of children
      • Help children with homework
      • Plan and organize activities for school-age children in child-care programs before and after regular school hours

      Experience and specialization

      Experience with special needs children

      • Autistic children
      • Children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) or attention deficit disorder (ADD)

      Additional information

      Security and safety

      • Child Abuse Registry check
      • Criminal record check
      • Vulnerable sector check

      Work conditions and physical capabilities

      • Handling heavy loads
      • Overtime required
      • Attention to detail

      Weight handling

      • Between 45 and 60 kg (100-132 lbs)

      Personal suitability

      • Client focus
      • Efficient interpersonal skills
      • Excellent oral communication
      • Excellent written communication
      • Flexibility
      • Initiative
      • Judgement
      • Organized
      • Reliability
      • Team player
      • Time management
      • Patience
      • Honesty
  • About the company

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