Home-care worker

Home-care worker 

Employer: Private Family – Cheng & Feng
Location: Newmarket, ON L3X 2W6
Employment Type: Full-time (35–44 hours per week)
Start Date: October 26, 2026
End Date: December 31, 2028 (with the possibility of extension for an additional year)
Working Hours: daytime on weekdays; occasional work on weekend

Compensation: $21.00 per hour

About the role

We’re seeking a skilled Home-care workerto provide safe, respectful, and person-centred care to a Chinese-speaking elderly male in a non-smoking, scent-free home environment.

What you’ll do

• Provide day-to-day support to our elderly father, helping him with daily routines as needed.
• Assist with walking and mobility, as he has difficulty with balance due to a leg condition; help prevent falls and ensure safety at home.
• Support simple exercises or stretching as recommended, and encourage him to stay active.
• Prepare and serve home-style meals based on his preferences and dietary needs, preferably Cantonese cuisine or light Chinese dishes.
• Remind him to take medications on time as instructed by family or healthcare providers.
• Observe and report any changes in his condition, mood, or appetite to the family.
• Provide companionship, including chatting, spending time together, and keeping him engaged in daily activities.
• Accompany him to medical appointments or short outings when needed.
• Help with light household tasks related to his care, such as cooking, laundry, and keeping his living area clean and safe.
• Maintain a calm, clean, and comfortable home environment to support his well-being.

What you bring

• Experience: At least 1 year of paid, verifiable senior care work experience in a home care setting. The experience must be supported by an employer reference. Training placements, volunteer work, and informal caregiving for family members do not count. 
• Education: Completed formal training in home health aide, or home attendant, or personal support worker
• Credentials (required):

• Certificate or diploma confirming completion of the required training program 

• CPR and First Aid Certificates

• Language: 

• English.

• Mandarin language skills are highly preferred, as the senior speaks Mandarin only. 

• Personal suitability: Punctual, reliable, organized, excellent oral communication, honesty

Work environment

• On-site only (no remote option)
• Non-smoking, scent-free home

How to apply

• Via Job Bank: Job ID #3649398 : https://www.jobbank.gc.ca/jobsearch/jobposting/50096657?source=searchresults
• Email your resume to bianka.wycheng@gmail.com (Kindly indicate your current status in Canada in your application.)

Please be prepared to provide:

• Copies of Training certificate, CPR, and First Aid certificates
• Proof of related work experience (e.g., reference letters)
• Criminal record check may be requested