Full-Time In-Home Child Caregiver -Best Family
We are seeking a dependable, compassionate, and experienced full-time, live-out caregiver for our child, who will be approximately one year old. Applicants must have at least one year of experience caring for infants or toddlers. plan to return to full-time work in October 2026, as one parent’s hospital-based surgical practice involves 24-hour emergency call, as well as night and weekend work, this position requires reliable, developmentally appropriate in-home care and reasonable scheduling flexibility
Child Caregiver – Private Home
Job Details
· Location: 90 Broadway Ave Ottawa Ontario K1S2V6
· Work location: On site
· Salary: $21.00 per hour, 35 hours per week ( may require up to 40 hours / week)
· Terms of employment: Permanent, full-time
· Schedule: Early mornings, mornings, days, evenings, nights, weekends, and flexible hours; schedule to be determined
· Start date: As early as October 1, 2026
· Benefits: Health benefits and other benefits
· Private health insurance will be provided until the caregiver becomes eligible for OHIP, along with three paid sick days. Statutory holidays will be provided, or compensated at 1.5 times the regular rate, as applicable, together with 10 paid vacation days per year.
Additional benefits include free parking, meals during the workday, and either a gasoline subsidy or transportation coverage.
· Vacancies: 1
Languages
English
Education
· Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience
1 year to less than 2 years
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
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
· Work in employer's/client's home
· Relocation costs covered by employer
Responsibilities
Tasks
· Change diapers
· Sterilize bottles and prepare formulas
· Assume full responsibility for household in absence of parents
· Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties
· Wash, iron and press clothing and household linens
· Bathe, dress and feed infants and children
· 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
· Tend to emotional well-being of children
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
· CPR Certificate
· First Aid Certificate
Additional information
Security and safety
· Bondable
· Criminal record check
· Reference required
Transportation/travel information
· Public transportation is available
· Travel expenses paid by employer
Weight handling
· Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)
Personal suitability
· Client focus
· Excellent oral communication
· Flexibility
· Initiative
· Judgement
· Reliability
· Team player
· Patience
· Honesty
Benefits
Health benefits
· Health care plan
Other benefits
· Free parking available
· Other benefits- free meals
· Subsidised public transportation
Employment groups
This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:
Support for newcomers and refugees
Support for youths
Support for Indigenous people
Support for mature workers
Supports for visible minorities
Who can apply for this job?
You can apply if you are:
· a Canadian citizen
· a permanent resident of Canada
· a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit
Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.
How to apply
By email
What might be required by the employer later in the hiring process:
resume and References attesting experience