Vancouver-based family is presently seeking an experienced caregiver to care for their twin children. 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 or equivalent experience required.
Experience:
Prior 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: nmfamily@kidcoover.com