Job Title: Home Child Care Provider (NOC 44100)
Employer: Yabes Residence
Number of position: 1 position
Term of employment: Permanent, full-time, 40 hours per week – Overtime Available
Work Location: Edmonton, Alberta (postal code T5T 7T1), On-site only (work must be completed at the employer’s residence)
Wage: $22.67 per hour
Work schedule: 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Language: English
Start date: As soon as possible
Accommodation: Live-in (optional); live-out also acceptable
Job summary
Yabes Residence is seeking a reliable and compassionate Home Child Care Provider to provide attentive supervision and support for their child with special needs. The caregiver will assist with daily routines, personal care, meals, and structured activities, and help maintain a safe, calm, and supportive home environment. This role requires patience, consistency, strong attention to safety, and respectful communication with the family.
Responsibilities
- Provide safe supervision and care for the child in the home
- Instruct and assist child in personal hygiene (e.g., dressing, toileting, hygiene/handwashing) and social development
- Prepare and serve nutritious meals and snacks; assist with feeding as needed
- Plan and lead age-appropriate activities and outings for the child that support learning, play, and development
- Discipline child according to the methods requested by the parents.
- Follow daily routines and care instructions provided by the family (and, when applicable, therapy routines recommended by professionals)
- Keep records or notes of daily activities and health information regarding the child for parents (meals, activities, behaviours, and any concerns)
- Tend to emotional well-being of the child
- Maintain a safe and healthy environment in the home
- Maintain cleanliness of the child’s areas (tidy play spaces, sanitize toys as needed, child’s laundry as required)
- Accompany the child on walks or local outings within the community when required
- Respond appropriately in emergencies; provide basic first aid when needed (training preferred)
Requirements
Education
- College diploma (preferred), OR
- PSW certificate (asset), OR
- Secondary (high) school graduation with relevant childcare experience
Experience
- Experience caring for children is required; experience caring for a child with special needs is a strong asset
Other
- Ability to work independently in a private home and maintain confidentiality
- Security/Safety: Criminal record check may be required
- First Aid/CPR: preferred
Skills and qualities
- Patient, dependable, compassionate
- Safety-focused and attentive
- Strong communication and organization
- Able to follow routines consistently and take initiative when needed
Benefits
- Only mandatory benefits will be provided such as private health insurance until eligible for Alberta health coverage, workplace safety insurance coverage, and vacation pay.
How to apply
Please email: edenjoy.salinas@gmail.com
- Resume
- Short cover note describing childcare experience (including any special needs experience, if applicable)
- Availability