Home child care providers
Description
Home child care providers care for children on an ongoing or short-term basis. They care for the well-being and physical and social development of children, assist parents with child care and may assist with household duties. They provide care primarily in their own homes or in the children’s homes, where they may also reside. They are employed by private households
Job duties
Here are some of the main activities and tasks that Home child care providers have to perform, and some of the physical demands they involve:
Supervise and care for children in employer’s or own residence
Plan, prepare and serve meals for children and may perform other housekeeping duties
Oversee children’s activities, such as meals and rest periods, as instructed by employer
Maintain a safe and healthy environment in the home
Instruct children in personal hygiene
Tend to the emotional well-being of children and support their social development
Discipline children according to the methods requested by the parents
May be required to keep records of daily activities and health information regarding child.
40 hrs per week
Employment Conditions: early morning, day, evening, flexible hrs
3 children
Source Job no# 3117247
