Child and Family Support Worker- Toronto
Core
Provide child care, home support, and emotional guidance to families with children 0-4 years old, including parents recovering from medical/crisis situations or struggling with mental health issues.
Role type
Child and Family Support Worker (CFSW)
Builds
In-home care services for infants, toddlers, and young children
Domain
Home care / Early childhood development / Mental health support
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Infant care (bathing, diapering, stimulation), light housekeeping, meal planning and preparation, teaching/mentoring parents, emotional support, age-appropriate activity planning
Preferred skills
Experience with postpartum depression, special needs (e.g., Autism), First Aid/CPR certification
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Provide care for children 0-4 years old with all activities of daily living; Provide physical and emotional support to parents recovering from medical conditions; Provide food planning and preparation ensuring nutritious meals; Teach and demonstrate caring activities to assist parents in learning independently; Develop and plan educational and recreational activities
Seniority
Entry to Mid-level, hands-on IC