This program is regulated by the Day Nurseries Act and licensed by the Ministry of Community & Social Services. Connection to fee subsidy is available for eligible families.

Benefits for Licensed Providers

• Work from home (set own hours, own your own business)
• Established fees and policies in place
• Monthly professional development workshops
• Support with programming, menus, and behaviour management
• Networking with other Providers
• Provider Playgroup twice a month
• Monthly newsletter and membership to organization
• Agency led marketing and promotions
• Access to Toy and Resource Lending Library
• Access to equipment, smoke detectors, first aid kit, fire extinguishers
• Agency collects parent fees and completes subsidy paperwork

Fees for Licensed Home Child Care

General Time Guidelines

Days Between the hours of 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM

Nights Between the hours of 6:00 PM to 6:30 AM

Age Guidelines

Infant 0-18 months of age (0-1.5 yrs)

Toddler 18-36 months of age (1.5-3 yrs)

Preschool 30-60 months of age (3-5 yrs)

School Age Same as Preschool fees

Table: Licensed Home Child Care Fees

Day	Time	Infant	Toddler	Preschool
Half	0 to 5.75 hours	$22.00	$21.00	$4.00
Full	6 to 9.75 hours	$33.00	$32.00	$31.00
Enhanced	10 or more hours	$40.00	$39.00	$38.00
Early Full	Drop-off prior to 6:30 AM	$37.00	$36.00	$35.00
Late Full	Pick-up later than 6:00 PM	$37.00	$36.00	$35.00
Half Overnight	0 to 5.75 hours	$32.00	$30.00	$28.00
Full Overnight	6 to 9.75 hours	$48.00	$45.00	$42.00
Enhanced Overnight	10 or more hours	$60.00	$56.00	$52.00

Program Application Information

To apply to become a child care provider, right click the applicable link below and select "Save Target As...". Once the file is saved to your computer, open it, and fill out all of the necessary information in the document.

• Provider Program - Initial Requirements
• Provider Program - Application Form

After you have completed your application, save it. You can now e-mail it to us as an attachment at cfcsc@personainternet.com, fax it to us at 376-6734, or just drop by our offices with it.

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Position Description

FOOT CARE SERVICE PROVIDER

Background

Clinics are held at Country Pines Apartments in Glenburnie the first Friday of every other month, and Verona Medical Clinic and the Rural VISIONS Centre the second Tuesday of every month. Periodically, in-home foot care is provided to Clients.

Time Requirement

As scheduled, half days.

Supervisor

Purpose

To provide toenail cutting and callous reduction for clients who are unable to perform this facet of personal hygiene. Diabetic clients are included. If noted conditions deteriorate, referrals to professionals are made.

Reimbursement

An hourly rate of $14 applies.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Periodically required to pick up equipment at the Centre to take to site and return after the clinic ends
• To arrive at the appropriate clinic on time and in a clean fashion
• Periodically required to take Client's payment and schedule next appointment
• To attend to the foot care of each client present - this includes assisting the Client with the removal of their shoes and socks, toe nail cutting, callous reduction, massaging of lotion onto the Client's feet, and cleaning the equipment in between each Client
• To be friendly and approachable creating a warm atmosphere.
• To provide foot care advice as necessary and to suggest frequency of visits.
• To chart in each client's file after his or her session is complete.
• To clean work space and return equipment back to its original state before leaving.

Basic Requirements

• Training in foot care - Foot Care Certificate required.
• Basic First Aid and CPR would be of benefit.
• Own transportation.

Orientation and Training

• CFCSC Staff will provide instructions on each clinic
• Must attend a Volunteer Orientation Session held at the Rural VISIONS Centre
• Attempts will be made to match new worker with a long-standing worker to provide support and orientation, especially to the needs of specific clients.

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Position Description

HOME HELPER

Time Requirement

At least one set weekday morning or afternoon, either weekly, or bi -weekly.

Reimbursement

$11.00 per hour

Purpose

To assist with household cleaning on a regular basis. Without this help, Clients might no longer be able to stay in their own homes.

Supervisor

Duties & Responsibilities

• Treat with dignity those individuals in contact with
• Confidentiality is stressed
• Vacuuming/dusting/laundry/sweeping/dust mopping/washing floors/cleaning bathrooms/clean-up and general regular housekeeping
• This is done weekly or bi-weekly

Basic Requirements

• General knowledge of sanitary housekeeping
• A good listener and caring nature
• Willing to make a commitment

Orientation & Training

• Meeting with Supervisor to outline specific functions requested by Client
• Meeting with Client to ensure compatibility
• Basic First Aid and CPR courses
• Periodic sessions applicable to this program

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RESPITE CARE WORKER

Time Requirement

Flexible hours - in some cases, overnight stays or a weekend may be required or 3 visits in one day to assist with meals.

Reimbursement:

• $12.00 per hour paid directly by the client.
• Out of pocket expenses (if any)

Supervisor

Purpose

To give full-time Caregiver's time away without concern.

Duties & Responsibilities

• To treat with dignity those individuals in contact with
• Confidentiality is stressed - although each assignment will differ and will reflect the Caregiver's instructions, generally assist the Client with activities of daily living including meal preparation and clean-up, ensuring regular medication is being taken, household and personal care functions
• Time is to be included for an orientation to the Client and household by the Caregiver

Basic Requirements

• A caring and kind nature
• Flexible hours
• Vehicle
• Current First Aid and CPR
• PSW or equivalent

Orientation & Training

• By Caregiver
• Periodic sessions applicable to this program

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