Child Caregiver - Private Home

Work site environment

• Non-smoking
• Scent free

Work setting

• Work in employer's/client's home
• Relocation costs not covered by employer

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Change diapers
• Follow parents’ lead with toilet training
• Sterilize bottles and prepare formulas
• Perform light housekeeping and cleaning 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
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals
• Prepare infants and children for rest periods
• Supervise and care for children
• Tend to emotional well-being of children

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• CPR Certificate
• First Aid Certificate

Experience and specialization

Target audience

• Children

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Public transportation is available
• Travel expenses not paid by employer

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Time management
• Patience
• Honesty