Cantonese-Speaking Personal Support Worker (PSW)
- Toronto, ON, Canada
$23 CAD / hour
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Job details
- Pay
- $23 CAD / hour
- Experience
- Minimum 1 year of caregiving or PSW experience
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Join Our Compassionate Team at IHAL!
In-Home Assisted Living Inc. (IHAL) is seeking dedicated, caring, and reliable Personal Support Workers (PSWs) and Caregivers to support our clients in the comfort of their homes. If you are passionate about delivering high-quality, client-centred care, we would love to hear from you.
What You should know:
Location: Toronto, ON (client homes)
Shift: flexible
What You’ll Do:
Personal Support & Daily Care
- Assist with activities of daily living (ADLs) including bathing, grooming, dressing, and toileting
- Support mobility, walking, and safe transfers (bed, chair, wheelchair)
Home Support
- Perform light housekeeping to maintain a clean and safe environment
- Prepare and serve meals based on client preferences and dietary needs
Health & Safety Assistance
- Provide medication reminders and help monitor daily routines
- Complete daily care reports and communicate observations to the Case Manager or healthcare team
Companionship & Emotional Support
- Engage clients in meaningful conversation and provide reassurance
- Promote comfort, dignity, independence, and well-being
What We’re Looking For
- PSW Certificate required
- Minimum 1 year of caregiving or PSW experience
- Training in Gentle Persuasive Approaches (GPA) or Non-Violent Crisis Prevention preferred
- CPR/First Aid Certification required
- Ability to use a mobile phone for documentation and time tracking
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Reliable, compassionate, and able to respond calmly to unexpected situations
- Commitment to client safety, dignity, and respect
Our Core Values
We look for team members who embody:
- Caring & Compassionate
- Patient & Thoughtful
- Client-Focused
- Reliable & Responsible
- Honest & Respectful
- Skilled & Professional
- Comfort, Safety & Health First
- Commitment to Growth & Improvement
Why Work With IHAL?
- Competitive Pay: $23.00/hour
- Flexible Scheduling: Weekday and weekend shifts available, minimum of 4 hours, up to 12-hour shifts
- Supportive Team Environment: We value and appreciate your work
- Meaningful Work: Make a real difference in the lives of your clients
How to Apply
If you are a compassionate, dedicated PSW committed to providing exceptional care, we want to hear from you! Please submit your resume, PSW certificate, and any relevant credentials to apply.
We sincerely thank all applicants for their interest in joining our team. Due to the high volume of applications, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
In-Home Assisted Living Inc. (IHAL)
Empowering individuals to live with dignity and respect in the comfort of their own homes.
Apply Today and Become Part of Our Caring Team!
More about this job
Responsibilities
The Personal Support Worker at In-Home Assisted Living Inc. will help clients with bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting and safe movement. They will also do light housekeeping, prepare meals, remind clients about medication, write daily care reports and keep clients company.
Requirements
Candidates need a PSW certificate, at least one year of caregiving experience and CPR/First Aid certification. Cantonese is required, and the employer prefers training in Gentle Persuasive Approaches or Non-Violent Crisis Prevention.
Skills
- Personal care
- Activities of daily living
- Safe patient transfers
- Mobility assistance
- Light housekeeping
- Meal preparation
- Medication reminders
- Care documentation
- Cantonese
- Verbal communication
- Written communication
- Crisis de-escalation
- CPR
- First Aid
- Mobile phone time tracking
- Companionship
- Empathy
- Dignity-focused care
Categories
- Healthcare
- Social Services
- Customer Service & Support
Keywords
- Personal Support Worker
- PSW
- caregiver
- home care
- personal care aide
- home health aide
- Cantonese
- bilingual
- activities of daily living
- ADL
- mobility assistance
- medication reminders
- CPR
- First Aid
- Gentle Persuasive Approaches
- Non-Violent Crisis Prevention
- companionship
- elder care
Seniority
Entry level
Licences and certifications
- PSW Certificate
- CPR
- First Aid
Tools
- Mobile phone
Languages
- Cantonese
- English