Personal Support Worker (Home Support) – On-site
Employer: Private family – Yang Liao
Location: Richmond Hill, ON L4B 1V5— on-site at employer’s home
Employment type: Permanent, Full-time (35–40 hrs/week)
Schedule: Day shifts, weekends as needed; flexible hours
Start date: As soon as possible
Compensation:$21.00/hour
Benefits: Mileage reimbursed when using your own vehicle for outings/appointments
About the role
We’re seeking a compassionate Personal Support Worker to provide safe, respectful, and person-centred care to an elderly female in a non-smoking, scent-free home environment.
What you’ll do
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Provide daily personal care to senior, including grooming, dressing, and hygiene assistance, while maintaining her dignity and independence.
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Support safe mobility and transfers, helping the senior and offering clear verbal guidance and reassurance during movement.
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Encourage and assist with light exercise or physiotherapy routines, providing step-by-step direction and motivation.
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Prepare and serve balanced meals according to dietary restrictions and preferences; confirm comfort with food choices.
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Administer or remind medications as directed by family or healthcare providers, ensuring clear understanding of timing and dosage.
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Monitor and report changes in health, mood, or appetite, communicating observations promptly.
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Provide companionship and emotional support, engaging in daily conversation, reading, or simple leisure activities that keep the senior mentally and socially active.
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Accompany the senior to appointments and social outings, and communicate her needs to others when necessary.
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Perform light housekeeping related to the senior’s care, such as tidying rooms, doing laundry, and keeping care areas clean and safe.
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Maintain a calm, organized, and supportive home environment that promotes safety, comfort, and trust.
What you bring
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Experience: At least 1 year of senior care in home or community care.
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Education: No formal degree/diploma required.
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Credentials (required):
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Personal Support Worker (PSW) Certificate
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CPR and First Aid Certificates
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Transportation: Valid driver’s licence.
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Language: English.
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Asset:Mandarin (the senior only speaks Mandarin). If you don’t speak Mandarin but have a practical communication plan, you’re still encouraged to apply.
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Personal suitability: Punctual, reliable, patient, organized, sound judgment, flexible, and strong interpersonal skills.
Security & safety
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References required
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Medical exam may be requested
Work environment
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On-site only (no remote option)
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Non-smoking, scent-free home
How to apply
Via Job Bank: Job ID 3503098
Email your resume to young.liao@gmail.com
Please be prepared to provide:
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Copies of PSW, CPR, and First Aid certificates
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Proof of related work experience (e.g., reference letters, employment records)