Overview
Languages
English
Education
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College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
- or equivalent experience
Experience
1 year to less than 2 years
Work setting
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Employer's home
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Rural area
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Persons with an intellectual disability
Responsibilities
Tasks
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Assume full responsibility for household in absence of parents
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Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties
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Shop for food and household supplies
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Wash, iron and press clothing and household linens
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Care for pets
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Bathe, dress and feed infants and children
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Discipline children according to the methods requested by the parents
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Instruct children in personal hygiene and social development
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Keep records of daily activities and health information regarding children
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Maintain a safe and healthy environment in the home
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Organize, activities such as games and outings for children
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Prepare and serve nutritious meals
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Prepare infants and children for rest periods
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Sterilize bottles, prepare formulas and change diapers for infants
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Supervise and care for children
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Take children to and from school and to appointments
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Tend to emotional well-being of children
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Help children with homework
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
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Behaviour management Certification
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Community disability studies Certificate
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Developmental services worker�(DSW)�Training
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Emergency child care first aid and CPR
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Food allergy and anaphylaxis training
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CPR Certificate
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First Aid Certificate
Experience and specialization
Target audience
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Supervise and care for multi-aged group of children
Experience with special needs children
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Children with a mental health disability
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Children with an intellectual disability
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Children with Down syndrome
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Children with asthma
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Children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) or attention deficit disorder (ADD)
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Children with learning disabilities
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Children with a genetic disorder
Additional information
Security and safety
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Criminal record check
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Driver's validity licence check
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Driving record check (abstract)
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Medical exam
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Reference required
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Vulnerable sector check
Transportation/travel information
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Own transportation
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Own vehicle
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Public transportation is not available
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Valid driver's licence
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Weight handling
Personal suitability
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Efficient interpersonal skills
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Excellent oral communication
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Excellent written communication
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Flexibility
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Initiative
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Organized
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Reliability
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Team player
Employment groups
Help -
This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups: Indigenous people, Newcomers to Canada, Visible minorities
Who can apply to this job?
The employer accepts applications from:
- Canadian citizens and permanent or temporary residents of Canada.
- Other candidates with or without a valid Canadian work permit.