Job Title: Home Child Care Provider – Private Home
NOC Code: 44100 – Home child care providers
Employer: Heller-Stern Family
Number of Positions: 1
Employment Type: Full-time
Employment Duration: 1 year
Wage: CAD $20.85–$22.00 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications
Hours: 40 hours per week
Vacation: 10 days of paid vacation per year
Work Location: Toronto, Ontario (Near Bathurst Street and Lawrence Avenue West)
Work Setting: On-site; no remote work option
Living Arrangements: Live-out position. The caregiver is not required to reside in the employer's home.
Start Date: As soon as possible
Language of Work: English
Contact Email: hellerraizy123@gmail.com

Job Summary

The Heller-Stern Family is seeking a dependable, patient, and compassionate Home Child Care Provider to provide full-time, individualized care for one 6-year-old child with a chronic medical condition in the family's private residence in Toronto, Ontario.

The position is specifically dedicated to the care of this child, who requires additional attention and support with daily routines and personal care. The successful candidate will provide a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment while following established care instructions provided by the parents and relevant healthcare professionals.

The caregiver will be responsible for supervising the child, assisting with personal care and daily activities, preparing meals according to dietary requirements, accompanying the child to appointments and activities as needed, maintaining daily care records, and performing light housekeeping duties related to the child's care.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and provide attentive, individualized care for the child in the employer's private residence.
• Assist the child with bathing, dressing, personal hygiene, and daily routines as needed.
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals and snacks according to the child's dietary requirements and established care instructions.
• Maintain a safe, clean, healthy, and supportive environment for the child.
• Attend to the child's emotional well-being and social development, providing reassurance, encouragement, and appropriate support.
• Guide and encourage the child in developing personal hygiene habits and age-appropriate daily living skills.
• Organize age-appropriate activities, educational games, recreational outings, and other activities suited to the child's individual needs and abilities.
• Provide appropriate behavioural guidance and positive reinforcement in accordance with the parents' instructions.
• Accompany the child to medical appointments, therapy sessions, school, and other activities as required.
• Follow established care instructions, dietary requirements, and care protocols provided by the parents and relevant healthcare professionals.
• Monitor the child's daily activities and well-being, and promptly report any concerns or changes in condition to the parents.
• Maintain accurate records of the child's meals, daily routines, and care activities as instructed by the parents.
• Provide first aid in emergency situations, within the scope of the caregiver's training, and notify the parents or emergency services as appropriate.
• Assume responsibility for the child's care and supervision in the absence of the parents.
• Perform light housekeeping duties related to the child's care, including cleaning up after meals and activities and maintaining the child's personal belongings.
• Wash, fold, iron, and organize the child's clothing, towels, and bedding as needed.
• Purchase food and supplies required for the child's care, as instructed by the parents.

Qualifications

• Completion of secondary school is required.
• At least one year of childcare experience is required.
• Experience caring for or supporting children with special needs, disabilities, or chronic medical conditions is required.
• Ability to assist children with daily routines, personal care, and emotional well-being.
• A valid First Aid and CPR certificate is required.
• Education or training in childcare, nursing, special education, personal support, or a related field is an asset.
• Knowledge of child development, child safety, and appropriate caregiving practices.
• Ability to follow established care instructions, dietary requirements, and care protocols provided by parents and relevant healthcare professionals.
• Ability to maintain daily care records and communicate effectively with the child's parents.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Patience, compassion, reliability, good judgment, and initiative.
• Ability to work independently in a private-home environment and maintain a safe and supportive environment.

How to Apply
Please submit your resume and cover letter by email to hellerraizy123@gmail.com. For applications submitted by email, please use the subject line: "Home Child Care Provider – Private Home".

Applicants should clearly indicate how they meet the qualifications and requirements of the position.

We encourage applications from all qualified candidates, including Canadian citizens, permanent residents, Indigenous persons, newcomers to Canada, and members of underrepresented groups.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.