Live-in Caregiver, Child Care

Work site environment

• Non-smoking

Work setting

• Employer's home
• Optional accommodation available at no charge on a live-in basis. Note: This is NOT a condition of employment
• Staff accommodation available
• Urban area
• Room and board provided

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Change diapers
• Follow parents’ lead with toilet training
• Sterilize bottles and prepare formulas
• 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
• Wash, iron and press clothing and household linens
• Care for pets
• Bathe, dress and feed infants and children
• Care for foster 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
• Prepare infants and children for rest periods
• 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
• Cook

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• CPR Certificate
• First Aid Certificate

Experience and specialization

Target audience

• Supervise and care for multi-aged group of children
• Children

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Public transportation is available
• Vehicle supplied by employer
• Willing to travel regularly
• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Repetitive tasks
• Attention to detail

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)