Overview
We are seeking a compassionate, dependable, and experienced Home Child Care Provider to provide quality care for children in a private household. The successful candidate will create a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment that supports the children's physical, emotional, and social development.
This is a full-time, permanent, on-site position offering competitive pay, benefits, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children and their family.
We are committed to supporting workforce participation and creating meaningful employment opportunities. We encourage applications from youth, students, recent graduates, newcomers to Canada, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, and all qualified candidates who are legally authorized to work in Canada. We are an equal opportunity employer dedicated to fostering an inclusive and respectful workplace.
Responsibilities
As our Home Child Care Provider, you will:
- Provide attentive daily care and supervision for children.
- Create a safe, healthy, and stimulating home environment.
- Plan and organize age-appropriate educational and recreational activities.
- Prepare and serve nutritious meals and snacks.
- Change diapers and assist with toilet training as required.
- Support children's personal hygiene and daily routines.
- Encourage positive social, emotional, and behavioural development.
- Perform light housekeeping related to the children's care, including tidying play areas, laundry, and meal clean-up.
- Monitor children's well-being and communicate any concerns with parents.
- Follow parents' instructions regarding routines, discipline, and childcare practices.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will possess:
- Secondary (high school) diploma or equivalent.
- Minimum 1 year of childcare experience in a home, daycare, or similar setting.
- Valid First Aid and CPR Certification (or willingness to obtain before starting).
- Strong understanding of child safety and development.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Patience, compassion, and the ability to build trusting relationships with children.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Reliable, honest, and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Legally authorized to work in Canada.
Preferred Qualifications
Preference will be given to candidates who have:
- Experience caring for children with autism or other developmental or learning disabilities.
- Experience working with children of different ages.
- Knowledge of inclusive childcare practices.
Pay: $19.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Employee assistance program
- On-site parking
Language:
Work Location: In person
