Mark C Household
Pickering, ON
Posted today
Job Details:
Full-time
Experienced
Job Title:
Care Taker (Home Child Care Provider)
Location:
Pickering, Ontario
(Work in employer's private home)
Job Type:
Full-time, Permanent
35 hours per week
Salary:
Ontario minimum wage (paid hourly, Monthly)
About the Role
We are looking for a reliable and caring Care Taker (Home Child Care Provider) to care for our children in our home in Pickering, Ontario. The ideal candidate will provide a safe, nurturing, and structured environment while supporting daily routines, hygiene, and developmental activities.
Responsibilities
- Supervise and care for children in the employer's home
- Assist with daily routines, meals, dressing, and hygiene
- Prepare and serve nutritious meals for the children
- Organize games, activities, and outings
- Maintain a safe and healthy environment
- Tend to the emotional well-being of children
- Light housekeeping related to childcare (laundry, cleaning play areas, tidying rooms)
- Monitor children during rest periods
- Use positive, non-physical discipline strategies
Requirements
- Experience caring for children (informal or formal)
- Ability to work independently
- English communication skills
- CPR/First Aid certification an asset (not required)
- Ability to follow routines and safety practices
- Reliability, flexibility, and strong work ethic
Work Setting
- Employer's private home
- Care for children within the household
- Live-in arrangements available (optional)
- Private furnished bedroom
- Access to shared bathroom
- 3 meals per day
- Deductions only as permitted by the Ontario ESA
Work Schedule
- 35 hours per week, schedule provided in advance
- Overtime paid after 44 hours per week (ESA rules)
- Occasional evening or weekend work may be required with notice
Benefits
- Optional live-in room + meals
- Vacation: 2 weeks (4%), vacation accrual starts January 1
- Public holidays per ESA
- WSIB coverage provided
- Supportive and respectful working environment
Transportation Information
- Public transportation available
- Parking available
- Employer's home accessible by car or bus
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