Child & Family Support Worker

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: $17.22 - $19.58

Position Overview

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

Key Areas of Accountability

• Provides care to children aged 0-4 years with all of their activities of daily living (ADLs).
• Provides physical and emotional support to parents recovering from medical health conditions in carrying out normal household routines or activities of daily living (such as light cleaning and laundry, child care).
• Provides food planning and preparation, if needed, ensuring that meals are nutritious and take into consideration special diets.
• Provides a range of activities in caring for infants, such as bathing, changing diapers, and infant stimulation.
• May be required to provide teaching and demonstration of caring activities to assist parents in learning to conduct these activities independently, encouraging them 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 (e.g., establishing routines, schedules).
• Develops and plans educational and recreational activities that are age appropriate.

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, PSW Certificate recognized 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 (e.g., postpartum depression) is an asset.
• Experience in developing educational and recreational activities that are age appropriate.
• Experience working with children with special needs (e.g., Autism).
• Experience in teaching/mentoring new parents.
• Experience in the preparation of nutritional meals is 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 providing 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 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 and future success. 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.

How to Apply?

Our online application should take about 5 to 10 minutes to complete.