Overview

Home Child Care Provider – Calgary, Alberta

Location: Calgary, Alberta
Employment: Permanent, full-time
Wage: $21.50 per hour
Hours: 39 hours per week
Vacancies: 1
Workplace: On site
Language: English

A private family in Calgary is seeking a caring, responsible and dependable Home Child Care Provider to provide full-time childcare for two young children.

Newcomers to Canada and candidates from diverse and underrepresented communities are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will be considered.

Schedule
Monday–Friday
6:30 AM–9:30 AM
4:45 PM–7:45 PM

Saturday
8:00 AM–5:00 PM

Total: 39 hours per week

Occasional schedule adjustments may be required for daycare closures, professional development days, holidays or changes to the children’s schedules. Occasional overnight stays may also be required.

Responsibilities
Supervise and care for two young children
Maintain a safe, nurturing and positive environment
Prepare and serve children’s meals, snacks and drinks
Assist with feeding, dressing, bathing, diapering, toileting and personal hygiene
Follow children’s established daily, nap and bedtime routines
Put children to bed during scheduled evening or overnight care
Transport/accompany children to and from daycare, preschool, activities and appointments as required
Complete daycare/preschool drop-off and pick-up
Care for children during daycare closures, professional development days, holidays and other scheduled days off
Provide occasional evening and overnight childcare
Plan age-appropriate play, reading, crafts, educational activities and outdoor activities
Support children’s emotional, social and developmental needs
Wash, dry, fold and put away children’s clothing and linens
Organize children’s bedrooms, play spaces, toys, clothing and belongings
Clean children’s dishes, bottles, cups and eating areas
Pack and organize daycare bags, clothing, snacks and supplies
Keep children’s areas clean and organized
Communicate regularly with parents regarding children’s meals, sleep, activities, routines and well-being
Follow established household routines and parental instructions
Respond appropriately to minor injuries, illness and other childcare needs
This is specifically a child-focused position. Cleaning, laundry, food preparation and organization responsibilities relate specifically to the children. General household housekeeping unrelated to the children is not a primary duty.

Requirements
Secondary school graduation certificate or equivalent
Previous childcare experience is an asset
Experience caring for infants and/or toddlers is an asset
Ability to safely and independently care for two young children
Ability to prepare age-appropriate meals and snacks
Strong English communication skills
Ability to follow established schedules and parental instructions
Dependable, responsible and patient
Ability to work independently in a private household
Ability to perform the physical duties associated with caring for young children
First Aid/CPR certification is an asset
Criminal record/vulnerable sector check may be required
References may be requested
Canadian citizens, permanent residents and other candidates legally entitled to work in Canada are welcome to apply.