Vancouver-based family is presently seeking an experienced caregiver to care for a toddler and school-age child. The position is expected to commence ASAP. Childcare will take place in the employer’s home.
Personal Skills:
Reliability; Effective interpersonal skills; Team player; Excellent oral communication; Judgement and intuitiveness; and Flexibility.
Specific Skills:
Maintain a safe and healthy environment in the home; prepare children for rest periods; tend to emotional well-being of children; supervise and care for children; prepare and serve nutritious meals; bathe, dress and feed children; instruct children in personal hygiene and social development; and organize, activities such as games and outings for children.
Additional Skills:
Perform housekeeping and cleaning duties; assume full responsibility for household in absence of parents; as needed, travel with family on trips and assist with child supervision and housekeeping duties; wash, iron and press clothing and household linens; and shop for food and household supplies.
Education:
Secondary (high) school graduation certificate required.
Experience:
At least 1 year of childcare or related experience is strongly desired. Toddler experience is strongly desired.
Other Requirements: Criminal record check required.
Language: English
Hours: Full-Time
Wage: Higher of $14.50/hour or Prevailing Wage
**NEWCOMERS TO CANADA ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.**
Apply to: gdtfamily@kidcoover.com