family caregiver

Rong Chen; Markham; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local family in Markham is seeking a dedicated Family Caregiver to provide personal care and assistance to clients, ensuring their comfort and well-being. The role demands punctuality and dependability with responsibilities including administering care, preparing meals, and performing light housekeeping. Candidates should possess relevant certifications and experience in caregiving. The position offers full-time hours in a non-smoking environment at the employer's home, with a competitive hourly wage.

Benefits

Free parking available

Qualifications

• 1 to less than 2 years in a caregiving or home-health setting.
• English proficiency required.

Responsibilities

• Administer bedside and personal care.
• Assist clients with bathing and personal hygiene.
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals.
• Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties.

Skills

Punctuality

Client focus

Dependability

Efficient interpersonal skills

Excellent oral communication

Flexibility

Organization

Reliability

Patience

Honesty

Education

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma (3-12 months)

Tools

CPR certification

First Aid certification

Personal Support Worker certification

Job description

Family Caregiver

Job details

• Location: Markham, ON L3S 2C6
• Work setting: Employer's home
• Work site environment: Non‑smoking
• Job type: Full time, Permanent
• Hours: 30 hours per week
• Salary: $21.00 per hour
• Start date: As soon as possible (contact via Job Bank)
• Advertised until: 2026-01-06
• Reference required: Yes
• Criminal record check required: Yes

Responsibilities

• Administer bedside and personal care
• Administer medications
• Assist clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene
• Assist in regular exercise (e.g., walks)
• Feed or assist in feeding
• Launder clothing and household linens
• Mend clothing and linens
• Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties
• Provide companionship
• Provide personal care
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals

Qualifications

• Education: College, CEGEP or other non‑university certificate or diploma (3‑12 months)
• Experience: 1 to less than 2 years in a caregiving or home‑health setting
• Certifications: CPR, First Aid, Personal Support Worker
• Skills: Punctuality, client focus, dependability, efficient interpersonal skills, excellent oral communication, flexibility, organization, reliability, patience, honesty
• Language: English proficiency

Who can apply

• Canadian citizen
• Permanent resident of Canada
• Temporary resident with a valid work permit

Benefits

• Free parking available