Child Caregiver – Private Home (NOC 44100) Job

Business Legal Name: Navinder Jossan
Business Operating Name: Jossan
Business Address: 941 Harbour View Street Nanaimo BC V9R 0K5
Location of work: 941 Harbour View Street Nanaimo BC V9R 0K5
Title of the position: Child Caregiver – Private Home (NOC 44100)
Terms of employment: 1 Year
Language of work: English
Wage rate: $20.13 per hour
Hours of work: 35-40 hours per week
Anticipated start date: As soon as possible
Contact information- Email : [email protected]
Skills Requirements:
• Education: Completion of Secondary/High School Graduation Certificate is required
• Work experience: 1 month to less than 7 months of experience as a child care provider - in home is required or completion of a training program in child care or a related field is required.
• First Aid and CPR Certification is required

Job Duties:
• Provide attentive, responsible, and nurturing care for school-aged children in the employer’s private home, ensuring a safe and supportive environment at all times.
• Ensure children’s safety, well-being, and emotional comfort through close supervision during daily routines and activities.
• Plan, prepare, and serve nutritious vegetarian South Asian meals and snacks in accordance with dietary requirements, parental instructions, and culturally appropriate food practices.
• Assist the children with daily routines, including personal hygiene, dressing, and age-appropriate self-care.
• Oversee and structure the children’s daily and after-school schedule, including homework support, meal times, rest periods, and recreational activities tailored to both children’s interests.
• Encourage positive behavior, emotional well-being, and social development through consistent guidance and reinforcement.
• Engage the children in educational and culturally enriching activities, such as reading age-appropriate Sikh religious books and story books, storytelling, arts and crafts, and activities that promote understanding of Canadian and Sikh/Indian traditions and customs.
• Safely transport the children to and from school and to extracurricular activities as required
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized environment related to the children’s care, including tidying play areas, kitchen space after meal preparation, and the children’s personal belongings.
• Communicate regularly with parents regarding the children’s daily activities, behavior, dietary intake, and any health-related observations.
• Follow parental guidance regarding discipline, cultural practices, dietary routines, and overall caregiving approach to ensure consistency in the children’s upbringing.

How to apply:
• Please apply via email at: [email protected]
• You must include a cover letter which must include your Canadian citizenship / immigration status and mention the job reference number: NAVJ-CG in the subject line. Any application not following this instruction will not be looked at.

We encourage applications from candidates who identify as members of underrepresented groups, including Indigenous peoples, vulnerable youth, persons with disabilities, newcomers to Canada, and asylum seekers with valid work permits.

Note: An authorized licensed third-party has posted these advertisements. However, the business is responsible for the recruitment and all applications or queries should be directed to business at the above-mentioned email address.