Job Title: Home Child Care Provider – Private Home
NOC Code: 44100 – Home child care providers
Employer: Chan Family
Number of Positions: 1
Employment Type: Full-time
Employment Duration: 2 years
Wage: CAD $25.00 per hour
Hours: 35 hours per week
Vacation: 4% vacation pay
Benefits: Employer-provided pension plan and free lunch during working hours
Work Location: Oakville, Ontario (Near Sixth Line and Burnhamthorpe Road East)
Work Setting: On-site; no remote work option
Living Arrangements: Live-out position. The caregiver is not required to reside in the employer's home.
Start Date: As soon as possible
Language of Work: English
Contact Email: swcamfl@gmail.com
Job Summary
The Chan Family is seeking a reliable, patient, and caring Home Child Care Provider to provide full-time care for two young children at the family's private residence in Oakville, Ontario.
The successful candidate will be responsible for supervising and caring for the children, assisting with their daily routines and personal hygiene, preparing nutritious meals and snacks according to the family's food preferences, organizing age-appropriate activities, and supporting their emotional well-being and social development while maintaining a safe and healthy environment.
Key Responsibilities
Supervise and care for two young children in the employer's private residence.
Assist the children with bathing, dressing, feeding, personal hygiene, and daily routines as needed.
Change diapers and assist with toilet training as appropriate for the children's ages and needs.
Prepare and serve nutritious meals and snacks according to the children's dietary needs and the family's food preferences.
Prepare the younger child for naps and maintain appropriate daily rest routines.
Maintain a safe, clean, and healthy environment for the children.
Support the children's emotional well-being and social development through positive guidance and encouragement.
Teach and encourage age-appropriate personal hygiene habits and daily living skills.
Organize age-appropriate educational games, recreational activities, and outings.
Supervise playtime and other daily activities, ensuring the children's safety and well-being.
Accompany the children to school, appointments, parks, and recreational activities as required.
Monitor the children's daily activities and well-being and communicate any concerns to the parents.
Follow the parents' instructions regarding daily routines, childcare practices, and behavioural guidance.
Assume responsibility for the care and supervision of the children in the absence of the parents.
Perform light housekeeping duties related to childcare, including cleaning up after meals and activities and keeping the children's play areas tidy.
Wash, fold, and organize the children's clothing, towels, and bedding as needed.
Qualifications
Completion of secondary school is required.
At least one year of previous experience caring for infants, toddlers, or young children is required.
Knowledge of infant and child development, child safety, and appropriate caregiving practices.
Ability to assist children with feeding, bathing, dressing, diaper changing, personal hygiene, and daily routines.
Ability to prepare nutritious meals and snacks according to the children's dietary needs and family food preferences.
Ability to organize age-appropriate educational and recreational activities.
Ability to perform light housekeeping duties related to childcare.
Education or training in childcare, early childhood education, personal support work, nursing, midwifery, or a related field is an asset.
First Aid and CPR certification is an asset.
Ability to communicate effectively in English.
Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
Patience, compassion, reliability, good judgment, and initiative.
Ability to work independently in a private-home environment and maintain a safe and supportive environment.
How to Apply
Please submit your resume and cover letter by email to swcamfl@gmail.com. For applications submitted by email, please use the subject line: "Home Child Care Provider – Private Home". Applicants should clearly indicate how they meet the qualifications and requirements of the position.
We encourage applications from all qualified candidates, including Canadian citizens, permanent residents, Indigenous persons, newcomers to Canada, and members of underrepresented groups.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.