Employer: Private Household – Li
Location: Markham, ON (L6C 0N5)
Salary: $21.00 per hour | 35–40 hours per week
Terms of Employment: Permanent, Full-time
Start Date: February 1, 2026
Work Location: On-site at employer’s residence
We are seeking a compassionate and reliable Home Support Worker to provide daily living assistance and companionship to an elderly couple in a private household. The couple primarily communicates in Mandarin; therefore, the ability to understand or speak basic Mandarin would be an asset and help ensure comfortable, effective communication.
Assist seniors with bathing, dressing, and personal hygiene
Administer bedside and personal care, including medication assistance as directed
Prepare and serve nutritious meals suited to dietary needs, with a focus on Chinese cuisine.
Support regular exercise and accompany seniors on short walks
Accompany seniors to medical appointments and social outings as needed
Provide companionship, conversation, and emotional support
Perform light housekeeping, laundry, and maintain a safe, clean living environment
Language: English required; knowledge of Mandarin is an asset to communicate more effectively with the seniors
Education: No formal degree, certificate, or diploma required
Experience: 7 months of relevant caregiving experience
Certificates:
First Aid Certificate
Personal Support Worker (PSW) Certificate preferred
Other Requirements:
Must pass a medical exam
Basic security clearance required
Valid driver’s licence and clean driver’s abstract
Physically demanding; involves assisting with mobility and occasional light lifting
Non-smoking environment
Daytime schedule on weekdays, with flexibility for early mornings, evenings, weekends, or occasional overnight stays depending on clients’ health and appointments
Work must be performed on site at the employer’s home (no remote option)
Elderly couple requiring personal care, companionship, and daily living support
Please email your application to sunhayewong@gmail.com and include:
Resume
Proof of certifications (First Aid, PSW if available)
Screening Questions:
Are you authorized to work in Canada on a full-time basis without a preset end date?
Do you have experience working in this field? References may be required.