Caregiver – Montreal, QC

Wellthy Care Network; Montréal-Est; On-site; CAD 34,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Wellthy Care Network is seeking a Part-Time Companion Caregiver in Montreal, QC to support an older gentleman in a private family setting. The role focuses on companionship, cognitive engagement, and safety within a non-agency context.

Responsibilities include mobility support, walking with a walker, light outdoor activities, and encouraging healthy habits. Fluency in Mandarin and French is essential; First Aid/CPR certification is required.

Qualifications

• Fluent in Mandarin and French; facility staff is French-speaking.
• Proven experience working with older adults.
• Patient, caring demeanor with experience engaging reluctant care recipients.
• Able to assist with walker mobility and push a wheelchair.
• First Aid and CPR certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Provide meaningful companionship, conversation, and cognitive stimulation.
• Mobility support and transfer assistance as needed.
• Accompany on walks and light outdoor activities.
• Encourage healthy eating and adequate hydration.
• Engage patiently and build trust with the client.

Skills

Bilingual Mandarin & French

Experience with older adults

First Aid/CPR certified

Job description

Part-Time Companion Caregiver – Montreal, QC

A family in Montreal, QC H2X 2J9 is seeking a compassionate, skilled private caregiver/companion to provide support, companionship, and engagement for an older gentleman living in an assisted living facility. The family desires a caregiver that will provide companionship, encourage engagement, ensure safety, and support overall well-being. This position is a great opportunity for a nursing student.

Schedule Options:

• Start Date: ASAP (pending a successful interview)
• Monday–Thursday 9:00 AM or 9:30 AM start (1.5 hours per shift)
• Actual shift length is negotiable

Family Specifications:

• Smoke-free environment
• Pet-free environment

Responsibilities:

• Provide meaningful companionship, conversation, and cognitive stimulation
• Mobility support: prioritize walking with a walker and assist with pushing a wheelchair when needed
• Accompany on walks and light outdoor/yard activities
• Health encouragement: gently promote healthy eating habits (e.g., protein/eggs) and adequate hydration
• Patiently engage and encourage participation, building a trusting relationship over time

Requirements:

• Fluency in both Mandarin and French is essential (facility staff is French-speaking)
• Proven experience working with older adults (great for nursing students)
• Patient, caring demeanor with experience engaging individuals who may be reluctant or resistant to care
• Physical ability to assist with walker mobility and push a wheelchair
• First Aid and CPR certifications required

Compensation:

• $25–$30 per hour (negotiable based on experience)

All candidates will be subject to a background check and reference check. This position requires proof of legal authorization to work in Canada. The family is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic.

Wellthy is not an agency. This is a private, family-hired position. We provide Care Coordination services to families nationwide, which may include connecting families with potential caregivers. All caregivers are hired directly by the family and are not employed by Wellthy. We take privacy very seriously. For questions on our Applicant Privacy Policy or to review, please visit our careers page. (Job #120066)