Personal Support Worker (Casual) - Markham
On-siteVaughan, Ontario, Canada
Job Summary
Provide social stimulation, conversation, and mental engagement for clients with physical, medical, or memory impairments. Initiate and promote tailored physical activity, plan and serve nutritious meals, and assist directly with personal care routines. Maintain a clean environment through sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, dusting, and laundry. Accompany clients to medical appointments and social activities. Current certification in Standard First Aid and CPR is required, along with a successful Criminal Background Check including a Vulnerable Sector Screen. Masks must be worn while with clients; personal protective equipment is provided. This role offers flexible scheduling and consistent assignments within family homes, retirement communities, and hospitals.
Required Qualifications
- Canadian resident
- Local to the Markham area
- Eligible to work in Canada
- Current certification in Standard First Aid and CPR
- Successful completion of a Criminal Background Check, including the Vulnerable Sector Screen
- Ability to wear a mask while with a client
Desired Qualifications
- Experience as a caregiver
- Passion for caregiving
- Patience
- Commitment to caregiving
- Good sense of humour
- Friendly personality
- Consistently positive attitude
- Ability to communicate effectively with clients of all backgrounds
- High professional standards of reliability
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