Child and Family Support Worker- Peel Region

VHA Home HealthCare; Golden Horseshoe; On-site; CAD 29,838 - 33,434; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits and pension plan

Compensation for education and professional development

Comprehensive orientation and ongoing training

Mentorship and peer support

Career development opportunities

Employee assistance program

Wellness resources

Job summary

A leading home care provider in Ontario is seeking a Child and Family Support Worker in Peel Region. In this role, you will provide essential support to families with children aged 0-4, including child care and emotional support for parents. Ideal candidates have experience in childcare and are familiar with mental health issues. This position offers competitive pay, benefits, and unique compensation options.

Qualifications

• 2 years’ experience in childcare or internationally trained experience.
• First Aid/CPR Certificate is an asset.
• Experience working with children with special needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide care to children age 0-4 years old with ADLs.
• Support parents recovering from medical health conditions.
• Prepare nutritious meals as needed.

Skills

Childcare

Mental health support

Nutrition planning

Teaching/mentoring

Education

Early Childhood Education Certificate/Diploma

PSW Certificate

Job description

Child and Family Support Worker- Peel Region

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. We provide high quality, client-centred care to those who need it most in their homes, schools, retirement homes and other community settings. Our teams value flexibility and inclusive culture.

Pay Range
$21.66- $24.27

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

Key Areas of Accountability

• Provides care to children age 0-4 years old with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs).
• Provides physical and emotional support to parents recovering from medical health conditions in carrying out normal household routines and ADLs (such as light cleaning and laundry, child care).
• Provides food planning and preparation, if needed.
• Ensures meals are nutritious and accommodates special diets.
• Provides a range of infant care activities (bathing, diaper changes, infant stimulation).
• May teach and demonstrate caring activities to help parents learn to perform them independently.
• Encourages the parent to do as much as possible independently.
• Provides teaching and mentoring to first-time parents in caring for newborns and/or those with special needs.
• Provides emotional support and guidance in caring for multiple newborns (e.g., establishing routines and schedules).
• Develops and plans educational and recreational activities that are age-appropriate.

Required Qualifications

• 2 years’ experience in childcare and/or internationally trained experience, and/or
• Certification in one of the following: Early Childhood Education Certificate/Diploma, Childcare Assistant, Mothercraft Childcare Certificate, Midwife, PSW Certificate recognized by the relevant ministry, or internationally trained Registered Nurse, Registered Practical Nurse, Midwife or Physician, or equivalent.
• First Aid/CPR Certificate is an asset.
• At least 1 year of experience working in the community.
• Experience with mental health issues (e.g., postpartum depression) is an asset.
• Experience in developing age-appropriate education and recreational activities.
• Experience working with children with special needs (e.g., Autism).
• Experience in teaching/mentoring new parents.
• Experience in preparation of nutritious meals.

What makes VHA’s compensation unique?

• Benefits and pension plan for permanent eligible employees
• Compensation for education and professional development
• Comprehensive orientation and ongoing training
• Mentorship and peer support
• Career development opportunities
• Employee and family assistance program
• Wellness resources
• Perks and discounts

Accommodation and VHA’s commitment to DEI

VHA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We champion inclusion and diversity in all parts of our organization and review all applicants with fair and unbiased recruitment practices. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodation and our services are accessible to diverse groups. If you require accommodation, please let us know in advance.

How to Apply?

Our online application should take about 5 to 10 minutes to complete. VHA is accredited with Exemplary Standing by Accreditation Canada; an RNAO Best Practice Spotlight Organization designate; and a founding member agency of United Way Greater Toronto. Applications are reviewed as they are received and only those selected for further discussion will be contacted.

Note: In every role and at every level, we lead with purpose, build bonds that matter, and we’re passionate about providing spectacular care.