Zita Smith is hiring
Child Caregiver - Private Home with LMIA

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 provided
• Work in employer's/client's home
• Room and board provided

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Change diapers
• Sterilize bottles and prepare formulas
• Assume full responsibility for household in absence of parents
• 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
• 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 

• Emergency child care first aid and CPR
• CPR Certificate
• First Aid Certificate

Experience and specialization

Target audience

• Children
• School age (6 - 12 years)

Additional information

Security and safety

• Child Abuse Registry check
• Child welfare check
• Criminal record check
• Driver's validity licence check
• Driving record check (abstract)
• Drug test
• Medical exam
• Reference required

Transportation/travel information

• Public transportation is available
• Travel expenses paid by employer
• Vehicle supplied by employer

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Repetitive tasks

Weight handling

• Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Time management
• Patience
• Honesty

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)