Home Support Worker (Part-Time Night Shift)

Yee Hong; Canada; Remote; CAD 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive total compensation package

Multi-employer pension plan

Professional development opportunities

Ongoing learning and development

Employee education assistance program

Award winning corporate culture

Safe, inclusive and supportive work环境

Job summary

Yee Hong is hiring a Home Support Worker for the permanent night shift to provide in-home care and emergency response services across the Greater Toronto Area. You will follow care plans, assist with personal care, homemaking, meals, and social activities while maintaining accurate reports and documentation.

Qualifying candidates offer a recognized PSW course in Ontario or equivalent, CPR & First Aid, and English plus Chinese language ability.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved Personal Support Worker course in Ontario or equivalent.
• Current CPR & First Aid certificate.
• Police Vulnerable Sector Screen satisfactory.
• Ability to communicate in English and Chinese.
• Experience with home care and client-centred service delivery.

Responsibilities

• Provides in-home support following the care plan and regulatory standards.
• Responds to emergencies and reports client status timely.
• Documents progress and maintains client information records.
• Collaborates with caregiver to support clients and relieve the caregiver.
• Assists in social activities, mobility, and daily living tasks.
• Maintains infection control and safety practices.
• Keeps up-to-date with best practices in home care.

Skills

Client-centred care

Initiative

Problem-solving

Time management

Independent worker

Team player

Communication (English)

Communication (Chinese)

MS Office

Alayacare knowledge

Workday knowledge

Police Vulnerable Sector Check

Education

Personal Support Worker course (Ontario) or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Alayacare

Workday

Job description

Home Support Worker (Permanent Night Shift)

Provides in-home support and emergency response services to clients in the home support and assisted living environment.

Responsibilities

• Applies client-centred approach and respects client's wishes, rights, dignity, autonomy and needs when providing in-home support services
• Provides high quality support services in accordance with care plan, organization's mission and legislated and regulatory standards (e.g. personal care, homemaking, meal services, social activities, escorting, shopping, etc.)
• Responds promptly to clients' emergencies and takes appropriate actions (e.g. medical, non-motion sensor)
• Provides accurately and timely reports of client's condition verbally
• Document as appropriate
• Maintains complete and up-to-date client's progress report and accurate statistics of service
• Works closely with caregiver to provide optimal care for clients and provides emotional support and relief to caregiver
• Assists in daily and special social activities
• Assists in maintaining clients' information database
• Assists in mass program/activities such as fire drills and preventive maintenance programs, as required
• Complies with risk management policy for health and safety and infection control
• Keeps up-to-date with developments and best practices in the field
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved and recognized Personal Support Worker course in Ontario, or equivalent
• Current CPR & First Aid Certificate
• Registration with Health and Supportive Care Providers Oversight Authority (HSCPOA) preferred
• Client-centred care focus with strong customer service and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative, problem-solve and time manage
• Ability to work independently as well as be an active, positive team player
• Computer literacy (MS Office)
• Basic knowledge of Alayacare, Workday an asset
• Satisfactory Police Vulnerable Sector Screen result
• Ability to communicate in English and Chinese

Physical Demands / Working Conditions

• Considerable standing, walking, lifting and bending
• Exposure to all client care elements through regular client contact
• Ability to work permanent night shift, including weekends and short shifts
• May be required to work an alternate shift(s) to meet operational needs (e.g., emergency, training, accommodation, etc.) as per scheduling practices
• Regular travel within the Greater Toronto and Mississauga area
• Use of own vehicle #INDSV

Salary

Salary Range: $20.70 - $24.35

Accommodation

Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process providing the applicant has met the bona-fide requirements for the open position. If contacted for this employment opportunity, please advise if you require any accommodation. Successful applicants must provide a recent satisfactory vulnerable sector police reference check and medical clearance certificate.

Screening & Hiring Process

Our hiring process involves the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to assist with screening of the applicants’ resume. This job is posted to fill an existing vacancy.

Please apply before: 2026-09-08.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive total compensation package
• Multi-employer pension plan
• Professional development opportunities
• Ongoing learning and development
• Employee education assistance program
• Award winning corporate culture
• Safe, inclusive and supportive work environment

Equal Opportunity Employment

Yee Hong is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process.

About Yee Hong

JOIN A GREAT TEAM, DOING GREAT WORK!

Yee Hong Centre for Geriatric Care (“Yee Hong”) is one of the largest not-for-profit, culturally-appropriate seniors care organizations in Canada.

At several campuses of care and other service locations across the Greater Toronto Area, Yee Hong offers a full continuum of services including active seniors programs, adult day programs, caregiver support services, transportation, meals on wheels, congregate dining, home care, long-term care, and hospice/palliative care.

Yee Hong’s vision is “Seniors living their lives to the fullest – with health, independence and dignity”. In their living setting of choice, seniors and their families are supported to optimize their physical, mental, social and spiritual well-being.

Yee Hong also supports other organizations with innovating seniors care through its advisory services, training and learning centre, and research.

Since the start of our operations 1994, Yee Hong has been successfully accredited with Exemplary Standing by Accreditation Canada seven consecutive times for our teams’ commitment to highest quality care and service excellence.

As a recipient of Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Culture Award in 2020 and renewed in 2021 and 2022, Yee Hong is committed to innovation, diversity, teamwork, integrity, collaboration and accountability.

Our people are the reason our residents and clients receive excellent care and enjoy a high quality of life.

Yee Hong’s progressive organizational culture and work environment attract, retain and develop the best staff, volunteers and students.

We commit to a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace, and offer a rewarding career as a member of our stellar team.