Child and Family Support Worker- Toronto (Personal Services) VHA Home HealthCare (VHA) is one of the largest not-for-profit home care providers in Ontario.

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.

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. #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 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.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. 2 years' experience in childcare and/or international trained experience and/or ~ 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 working with children with special needs i.e. Autism. ~ Experience in and assistance with the preparation of nutrition meals – required.

Benefits and pension plan for permanent eligible employees 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 Employee and family assistance program Staff & service provider events At VHA Home HealthCare (VHA), we passionately strive to uphold our commitments to being an Equal Prospect 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.

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