Child and Family Support Worker- Peel

VHA Home Healthcare; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading not-for-profit home care provider in Ontario seeks a Child and Family Support Worker to provide childcare and support to families with young children. Responsibilities include offering emotional support, assisting with daily living activities, and planning educational activities. The ideal candidate has relevant childcare experience, certification, and a passion for community service. This role contributes to helping families navigate challenges and care for their children effectively.

Benefits

Comprehensive orientation and training

Mentorship and peer support

Employee and family assistance program

Wellness resources

Perks & discounts

Qualifications

• 2 years’ experience in childcare or internationally trained experience.
• Certification in Early Childhood Education or related fields.
• Experience working in the community, especially with mental health issues.

Responsibilities

• Provide care and support to children aged 0-4 years.
• Assist parents recovering from health conditions.
• Plan age-appropriate educational and recreational activities.

Skills

Childcare experience

Emotional support

Meal preparation

Experience with special needs children

Education

Early Childhood Education Certificate/Diploma

Childcare Assistant certification

First Aid / CPR Certificate

Job description

VHA Home HealthCare (VHA) is one of the largest not‑for‑profit home care providers in Ontario. Our team is made up of close to 3,000 caring and committed professionals who love what they do. Our providers tell us: “Home care is where I can truly make a difference. There is such a sense of accomplishment from helping people live independently at home.” Our teams work together to provide high quality, client‑centred care to those who need it most in their homes, schools, retirement homes and other community settings. Many of our team members manage their own schedules in the community and they say, “The freedom and flexibility can’t be beat.” Providers form meaningful bonds with the clients and families they serve over time and are supported by a diverse regional team and beneficial home office programs. Team members tell us “I love the inclusive culture. I feel welcome and at home.”

Pay Range

$21.66 – $24.27

VHA's Child and Family Support Worker (CFSW) is responsible for providing child care and home support to families caring with children from birth to 4 years, and recovering from a medical and/or crisis situation. They provide emotional support and guidance to parents struggling with mental health issues such as postpartum depression. The CFSW helps families with concrete childcare and home supports activities including light housekeeping and child care ADLs.

Key Areas of Accountability

• Provides care to children aged 0‑4 years with all activities of daily living (ADLs).
• Provides physical and emotional support to parents recovering from medical health conditions to carry out normal household routines, or activities of daily living such as light cleaning and laundry, child care.
• Provides food planning and preparation, if needed.
• Ensures that meals are nutritious and take into account special diets.
• Provides a range of activities such as infant care including bathing, changing diapers and infant stimulation.
• May provide teaching and demonstration of caring activities to assist parents in learning to conduct these activities independently, encouraging parents to do as much independently as possible.
• Provides teaching and mentoring to first‑time parents in caring for newborns and/or special needs.
• Provides emotional support and guidance in caring for multiple newborns, establishing routines and schedules.
• Develops and plans age‑appropriate educational and recreational activities.

Required Qualifications

• 2 years’ experience in childcare and/or internationally trained experience.
• Certification in one of the following: Early Childhood Education Certificate/Diploma, Childcare Assistant, Mothercraft Childcare Certificate, Midwife, PSW Certificate recognised by the Ministry of Colleges and Universities or Ministry of Education, or internationally trained Registered Nurses, Registered Practical Nurse, Midwife or Physician.
• First Aid / CPR Certificate is an asset.
• At least 1 year of experience working in the community.
• Experience with mental health issues such as postpartum depression is an asset.
• Experience in developing education and recreational activities age‑appropriate.
• Experience working with children with special needs such as Autism.

Experience in Teaching / Mentoring New Parents

Experience in and assistance with the preparation of nutritious meals – required.

Compensation for Education and Professional Development

• Comprehensive orientation and training at the start and throughout your career.
• Mentorship and peer support.
• Career development opportunities.
• Employee and family assistance program.
• Wellness resources.
• Perks & discounts.
• Staff and service provider events.

Accommodation and VHA’s Commitment to DEI

At VHA Home HealthCare (VHA), we passionately strive to uphold our commitments to being an Equal Opportunity Employer. We champion inclusion and diversity in all parts of our organization and believe that a diverse workforce is key to our ongoing success. We aim to review all applicants with fair and unbiased recruitment practices, presenting opportunities based on merits, skills, and experience. VHA is committed to providing reasonable accommodation and ensuring our services are accessible and sensitive to the needs of diverse groups.