Veterans Health Administration·Mississauga, Ontario
Provide child care and home support for families with children aged 0-4, including assistance with activities of daily living and light housekeeping. Offer emotional guidance and mentoring to parents recovering from medical crises or mental health issues like postpartum depression.
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.”
View more comments from our clients and their family members. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BxPxyQi3-4I&list=PL3GocIuuI08nPbIdQhQbYPtZKNHhjIjss]
$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
VHA's s Child and Family Support Worker (CFSW) has the following key areas of accountabilities but not limmited to:
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.
Accommodation and VHA’s commitment to DEI
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.
Thank you to everyone who applies. We will review applications as they are received. We’ll only be contacting those selected for further discussion.
In every role and at every level, we lead with purpose, build bonds that matter, and we’re passionate about providing spectacular care.
Requires 2 years of childcare experience or a relevant certification such as Early Childhood Education, PSW, or international nursing/medical training. Must have at least 1 year of community work experience and proficiency in preparing nutritious meals.
Market context
Physician roles in Ontario are typically in steady demand, especially in settings where patient access and continuity of care matter. These positions are competitive because employers often look for strong clinical judgment, current credentials, and scheduling flexibility; in this posting, the listed requirements also include being a current student in good standing at the University of Niagara Falls Canada and availability for at least one shift per week, including evenings and weekends. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then confirm your eligibility and schedule fit before applying.