Please read the job description carefully and make sure you are qualified and are able to get to and from Oshawa area. * Training is provided and will commence on the first shift. Please combine your resume, cover letter and references into one document and submit them upon application. Overview: Loving family in the Oshawa (King & Harmony area) seeking a caregiver for their 4 year old medically complex child and his 2 year old sibling. Family provides a welcoming, supportive and comfortable work setting and seeks to minimize exposure to COVID-19 for all members in their circle of care. * PLEASE NOTE: A medically trained parent or nurse will always be in the home during shifts. Eventually we hope the candidate would feel comfortable and safe caring for our medically fragile child in our absence. * General Requirements: An ability to ensure that the children feel safe, comfortable and cared-for in your presence A high school diploma or relevant qualification Fluency in English Experience caring for young children Demonstrated caring and compassionate attitude Highly motivated Outstanding communication and people skills Demonstrated strong problem solving and critical thinking skills Ability to work independently and in an interdisciplinary team setting Excellent attention to detail and efficient time management skills Demonstrated resilience to adapt to a changing environment and changing care needs Current Standard First Aid and CPR Certificate Level C or HCP Police Reference Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening for Employment Up to date immunizations Sick Kids Tracheostomy training course (to be completed by end of October 2022.) An ability to ensure that the children feel safe, comfortable and cared-for in your presence. This along with a HIGH level of integrity are essential. Proven track record of great interpersonal skills. Insurance Requirements (Family can assist applicant in applying for necessary insurance. This can be completed as a part of onboarding process) $2M in Commercial General Liability Insurance, and $25, 000 in Abuse Liability in relation to actual or threatened sexual, physical, psychological, mental and/or emotional abuse, molestation or harassment, including corporal punishment. General Care Requirements Provide a safe, loving, and stimulating environment for the children Implement nursery school learning plans Prepare meals for the children Dress the children and teach them to dress themselves Diapering and toilet training Grooming, bathing, brushing hair and providing the children overall goals in hygiene Light housekeeping (tidying areas that the children have played and had meals, sterilizing bottles, and toys, filling emptying dishwasher, laundry) Work together with the family on appropriate rules and discipline Care for children when they are sick Specific Needs Care Requirements (Note: all of these skills can be developed during training/care) Physical ability and willingness to lift clients in and out of toddler bed and up and down stairs as necessary. (Clients are able to walk but require assistance on the stairs). Accompaniment to doctor’s visits and other family outings (if deemed safe) Tracheostomy care GTube Feeding Oral Feeding Personal care Implementation of speech, occupational and physiotherapy plans Assistance with medical equipment cleaning/maintenance medical supply inventory and monitoring Preferred/Optional Reliable access to a vehicle Interest in pediatric health and wellness Early childhood education certification, or studying to be an early childhood educator Tracheostomy and GTube Experience Shifts Regular shifts are 8 hours and are typically Monday to Friday Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays from 8am to 4pm or 830am to 430pm. Please note, shifts will not typically be cancelled due to client illness. The shifts will just be completed in the home or hospital (when deemed safe) if an admission is necessary. If the older client is unwell, shifts will likely continue in home with the younger sibling. There are opportunities for additional shifts on weekends and overnight. There are opportunities for travel if interested as parents are educators and also professional touring artists. Compensation: Job Type: Part-Time/Contract/ 30-40 hrs per week Start date - August 30, 2022 Compensation: $17.00 - $20.00 /hour for live-out (Live in:To Be Negotiated) Free parking available at client home Any parking incurred for hospital, appointment, or occasional shifts will be reimbursed by the family. Any travel required outside of Durham and the Greater Toronto Area will be compensated based on driving time needed. Will be negotiated on a per event basis. COVID-19 Safety Protocols - We practice several COVID-19 safety protocols depending on caregiver and family exposure. This will be discussed further during interviewing process. * Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract Salary: $17.00-$20.00 per hour Schedule: 8 hour shift COVID-19 considerations: See COVID-19 precautions in main job description. Experience: childcare: 1 year (preferred) License/Certification: CPR Certification (preferred)