Live-In Caregiver, Child Care

Employer

Integra Care

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• or equivalent experience

Work site environment

• Non-smoking
• Scent free

Work setting

• Employer's home
• Optional accommodation available at no charge on a live-in basis. Note: This is NOT a condition of employment

Tasks

• Assume full responsibility for household in absence of parents
• Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties
• 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
• Tend to emotional well-being of children
• Help children with homework
• Administer first-aid and other assistance
• Assist clients/guests with special needs

Target audience

Supervise and care for multi-aged group of children

Security and safety

Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks

Weight handling

Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Time management

Screening questions

• Are you authorized to work in Canada?
• Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?
• Do you live near the job location?
• Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?

Employment terms options

Flexible hours

Experience

5 years or more

Employment terms options

Overtime available

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• On-site housing options

Supports for visible minorities

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports members of visible minorities
• Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.)
• Offers mentorship programs that pair members of visible minorities with experienced employees
• Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities