• Employer: Private Household – Hui Gao
• Location: North York, ON M2K 1Z4
• Workplace Information: On site (no remote work option)
• Vacancies: 1
• Start Date: As early as 2027-01-04
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, scent-free, no-smoking
Languages
• English required
• Ability to communicate in Mandarin is an asset ( the senior understands Mandarin only);
Education
• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience
• Minimum 1 year of formal, hands-on work experience independently caring for seniors with mobility impairment, mild cognitive impairment, and fall risks. Volunteer work, training placements, practicums, and other supervised training experience do not count toward this requirement;
• 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.