Job description

home support worker

Employer: Private Household – Hui Gao

Location: North York, ON M2K 1Z4

Workplace Information: On site (no remote work option)

Vacancies: 1

Start Date: As soon as possible

Job Details

• Salary: $21 per hour, 35 - 44 hours per week
• Terms of Employment: Permanent, Full-time
• Schedule: Evening, Flexible hours, Day, Weekend
• Work Site Environment: Non-smoking
• Work Setting: Work in employer’s home

Languages

• English required
• Ability to communicate in Mandarin is an asset ( the senior understands Mandarin only); otherwise, If you don’t know Mandarin but have a practical communication plan, you’re still encouraged to apply.

Education

• No degree, certificate, or diploma required

Experience

• Minimum 1 year of experience caring for seniors with mobility impairment and mild cognitive impairment;
• Reference required

Certificates, Licences, Memberships, and Courses

• First Aid Certificate required
• Personal Support Worker (PSW) Certificate

Target Client Group

• Elderly, female

Security and Safety Requirements

• Basic security clearance
• Medical exam (routine vaccinations required, including COVID-19 and flu vaccine)

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Mileage paid when using your own vehicle for outings/appointments

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care and hygiene, including grooming, dressing, toileting, and maintaining a clean, comfortable living environment.
• Provide close supervision and fall-prevention support during walking, transfers, and daily activities, ensuring her safety at all times.
• Encourage and assist with gentle exercises and mobility routines, following recommendations from family or therapists to help maintain strength, balance, and coordination.
• Offer gentle reminders and structured routines to help manage memory lapses and promote confidence in daily living.
• Engage her in simple, meaningful cognitive activities such as conversation, reading, music, or memory games to stimulate thinking and slow cognitive decline.
• Prepare and serve healthy meals, monitor eating habits, and assist with feeding if needed.
• Administer or remind medications as directed, and observe for any side effects or changes in mood or condition.
• Provide companionship and emotional support, promoting trust, calmness, and a positive outlook through friendly interaction and encouragement.
• Accompany her to appointments or outdoor walks, ensuring safety, comfort, and social engagement.
• Maintain clear communication with family members about her health, mood, and daily progress.
• Perform light housekeeping related to her care, including laundry, sanitizing common areas, and organizing personal items to reduce fall risks.
• Strong communication and patience are essential to provide reassurance, give clear instructions during mobility exercises, and help her stay oriented and emotionally comfortable.

Personal Suitability

• Punctuality
• Good judgement
• Organized and reliable
• Patience and empathy
• Honesty and integrity

How to Apply

• Please send your resume and relevant certificates by email to huigao850@gmail.com
• References attesting to prior caregiving experience may be requested.