DUTIES

1. 1. Direct Childcare and Supervision
- a) Provide attentive care and supervision for a primary school-aged child in the employer's home
- b) Assist with daily routines including bathing, dressing, and feeding
- c) Teach and encourage personal hygiene habits appropriate for the child’s age
- d) Monitor and guide the child’s activities, including mealtimes, rest, and play
- e) Support developmental milestones (learning to tie shoes, etc.)
- f) Follow parents’ preferences and methods for discipline and behaviour guidance
- g) Assist with bedtime routines if evening care is needed

- 2. Education, Enrichment, and Social Development

- a) Demonstrate cultural awareness and sensitivity to the child’s Indigenous heritage by respecting family traditions, incorporating age-appropriate cultural learning when guided by parents, and fostering pride in the child’s identity.
- b) Support homework completion
- c) Support early learning and development through age-appropriate play, crafts, reading, and educational outings
- d) Introduce cultural/creative activities (art, music, storytelling, cooking together)
- e) Nurture the child’s emotional well-being and encourage positive social interactions
- f) Coordinate playdates or activities with other families
- g) Encourage and participate in outdoor play and exercise (parks, walks, backyard activities)
- h) Expose child to community activities (library story times, community centers, local events)

- 3. Health and Safety

- a) Administer medications as directed by parents
- b)



Recognize and respond to minor illnesses or injuries (first aid, notifying parents)
- c) Be able to lift or move child, such as in emergencies
- d) Ensure a clean, safe, and healthy environment within the home

- 4. Household and Logistics (Child-Related)

- a) Plan and prepare nutritious meals and snacks for the child; may assist with light household duties related to childcare
- b) Light housekeeping related to the children (laundry, tidying toys, cleaning play areas)
- c) Organize children's belongings (school bags, sports gear, seasonal clothing)
- d) Run child-related errands (picking up prescriptions, grocery shopping for kids’ meals)
- e) Accompany the child to school, playdates, or other scheduled activities and appointments
- f) Accompany and supervise the child during family outings or travel, as required.

- 5. Communication and Reporting

- a) Communicate promptly with parents regarding any issues, concerns, or notable events related to the child’s well-being or behaviour.
- b) Maintain daily notes on routines, activities, and any relevant health or behavioural observations.

WORK CONDITIONS

- 1. Physically demanding
- 2. Work under pressure
- 3. Attention to detail
- 4. Overtime possible
- 5. Versatile schedule (may include split shifts, weekends, evenings, or limited on-call periods), all within provincial employment- standards requirements.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

- 1. Reliable
- 2. Child focused
- 3. Effective interpersonal and communication skills
- 4. Patient
- 5. Flexibility
- 6. Initiative
- 7. Organized/good time management

📌 Home Childcare Provider NOC 44100 (Squamish)
🏢 First Nations Job
📍 Squamish