Child and Family Support Worker- Toronto

vhaca; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 64,243,000 - 72,123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits and pension plan

Education and professional development

Orientation and training

Mentorship and peer support

Career development opportunities

Employee and family assistance program

Wellness resources

Perks & discounts

Staff & service provider events

DEI commitment

Job summary

VHA Home HealthCare (VHA) is one of the largest not-for-profit home care providers in Ontario, delivering dedicated support to children and families in homes and community settings. This role focuses on caring for children aged 0–4 and guiding families through health challenges with empathy and hands-on assistance.

The position emphasizes education, safety, and nutritional planning, along with mentoring new parents and coordinating activities that promote independence and well-being in the home

Qualifications

• 2 years of childcare experience or international training.
• Certification in one of the following: ECE/Childcare/Mothercraft or equivalent.
• First Aid/CPR certificate is an asset.
• At least 1 year of community experience.
• Experience with mental health such as postpartum depression is an asset.
• Experience with children with special needs is an asset.
• Experience in nutrition meal preparation is required.

Responsibilities

• Provides care to children age 0-4 years old in activities of daily living.
• Provides support to parents recovering from medical health conditions.
• Plans and prepares nutritious meals as needed.
• Delivers infant care activities such as bathing and diaper changes.
• Develops age-appropriate educational and recreational activities.
• Mentors first-time parents in caring for newborns.

Skills

Childcare experience

Education program planning

Teaching/mentoring parents

Mental health awareness

Nutrition planning

First Aid/CPR

Education

Early Childhood Education Certificate/Diploma

Childcare Assistant

Mothercraft Childcare Certificate

PSW Certificate recognized curriculum

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."

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Pay Range

$22.42 - $25.17 (placement on salary range as per Collective Agreement)

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 i.e. postpartum depression etc. The CFSW helps families with concrete childcare and home supports activities including light housekeeping and child care ADL's. #INVHARCC

Key Areas of Accountability

• Provides care to children age 0-4 yrs old with all of their activities of daily living (ADLS).
• Provides physical and emotional support to parent who are recovering from a medical health conditions in 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 takes into consideration special diets.
• Provides a range of activities in caring for such as personal infant care such as bathing, changing diapers, and infant stimulation.
• May be required to provide teaching and demonstration of caring activities to assist the parent (s) in learning to conduct these activities independently. Encourages the parent 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 i.e. establish routines, schedules.
• Develops and plan educational and recreational activities that are age appropriate.

Required Qualifications:

• 2 years' experience in childcare and/or international trained experience and/or
• Certification in one of the following: Early Childhood Education Certificate/Diploma, Childcare Assistant, Mothercraft Childcare Certificate. Midwife, PSW Certificate recognized curriculum approved by the Ministry of Colleges and Universities or Ministry of Education, or international 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 i.e. postpartum depression is an asset.
• Experience in developing education and recreational activities age appropriate.
• Experience working with children with special needs i.e. Autism.
• Experience in teaching/mentoring new parents
• Experience in and assistance with the preparation of nutrition meals - required.

What makes VHA's compensation unique?

• Benefits and pension plan for permanent eligible employees
• Compensation for education and professional development
• VHA is a leading learning organization so we can provide you with 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 & 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 are strong believers that a diverse workforce is key to the ongoing and future success of VHA. We aim to review all applicants with fair and unbiased recruitment practices where opportunities are presented based on merits, skills, and experience. VHA is committed to providing reasonable accommodation and our services are accessible and sensitive to the needs of diverse groups. If you require any accommodation, please let us know in advance as we are happy to comply.

VHA is accredited with Exemplary Standing by Accreditation C