live-in caregiver, child care
HomeBridge Family Services · Victoria, BC · $20.13 hourly
Verdict
The posting exhibits moderate-to-high fraud risk. While the job description is detailed and legitimate-sounding (live-in childcare with specific tasks, certifications, and work conditions), critical verification failures undermine credibility: no official website found for "HomeBridge Family Services" in Victoria despite multiple searches, a generic email domain (careers@paemka.com) unrelated to the claimed employer name, and inability to match the employer to any known business. The combination of unverifiable employer identity, domain mismatch, and low web confidence (0.2) suggests either a shell operation or misrepresentation, though the detailed posting content prevents a higher score.
- generic_email_domain+18
Contact email careers@paemka.com uses domain 'paemka.com', which does not match the claimed employer name 'HomeBridge Family Services' and appears unrelated to the business
- businessMatch_uncertain_with_no_website+16
Web verification found no official website for 'HomeBridge Family Services' in Victoria, BC; multiple searches returned only similar-named organizations in other locations (San Francisco, Vancouver), indicating employer cannot be verified
- low_web_confidence+12
Employer verification confidence score is 0.2 (very low), reflecting inability to locate or validate the claimed business entity
- legitimate_occupation_noc-8
Position is classified under NOC 44100 (Home child care providers), a recognized occupation with plausible salary ($20.13/hr), benefits (room and board, vehicle supplied), and permanent full-time terms
- detailed_job_description-15
Posting includes comprehensive, specific task list (diaper changes, meal prep, household duties, pet care, etc.), required certifications (CPR, First Aid), work conditions, and screening questions—consistent with legitimate childcare recruitment
Application flags (0)
No application flags detected.
Employer checks
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"summary": "No official website found for \"HomeBridge Family Services\" in Victoria, BC. Multiple searches returned similar-named organizations (Homebridge in San Francisco, HomeCare Bridge in Vancouver, etc.) but none match the claimed employer. The posting provides no mailing address for application. Unable to verify company legitimacy or location match. Low confidence in employer verification."
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}Full description
Occupation (NOC): Home child care providers (44100) Location: Victoria, BC Salary: $20.13 hourly Hours: Full-time Term: Permanent Workplace: [object Object] Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate, or equivalent experience Work site environment: Non-smoking Work setting: Employer's home, Staff accommodation available, Urban area, Room and board provided Tasks: Change diapers, Follow parents' lead with toilet training , Sterilize bottles and prepare formulas, Assume full responsibility for household in absence of parents, Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties, Shop for food and household supplies, Travel with family on trips and assist with child supervision and housekeeping duties, Wash, iron and press clothing and household linens, Care for pets, Bathe, dress and feed infants and children, Care for foster children, Discipline children according to the methods requested by the parents, Instruct children in personal hygiene and social development, Keep records of daily activities and health information regarding children, Maintain a safe and healthy environment in the home, Organize, activities such as games and outings for children, Prepare and serve nutritious meals, Prepare infants and children for rest periods, Supervise and care for children, Take children to and from school and to appointments, Tend to emotional well-being of children, Help children with homework, Cook Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses : CPR Certificate, First Aid Certificate Target audience: Supervise and care for multi-aged group of children, Children Transportation/travel information: Public transportation is available, Vehicle supplied by employer, Willing to travel regularly, Valid driver's licence Work conditions and physical capabilities: Repetitive tasks, Attention to detail Weight handling: Up to 23 kg (50 lbs) Screening questions: Are you available for shift or on-call work?, Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?, Are you currently a student?, Do you have experience working in this field?, Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?, Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)? Employment terms options: Early morning, Evening Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years Employment terms options: Morning, Night, Day, Weekend, Overtime required How to apply: By email: careers@paemka.com