Personal Support Worker (PSW) Mandarin Speaking

Compass Homecare Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 27,552 - 31,684; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid orientation

Ongoing professional development

Mileage reimbursement

Employee recognition program

Flexible scheduling

Casual/part-time employment

Job summary

Compass Homecare Inc. seeks a Mandarin-speaking Personal Support Worker to deliver in-home care in Toronto, Ontario. This casual/part-time position offers flexible scheduling with shifts ranging from mornings to overnights and weekends.

Under the Client Services Coordinator, you’ll assist with ADLs, meal preparation, medication reminders, light housework, and accompanying clients to appointments, with paid orientation and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Mandarin fluency is required.
• Ontario PSW certificate is required.
• NACC certification is required for private career college graduates.
• Equivalent credentials (RPN/RN or international) will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and mobility support.
• Assist with activities of daily living (ADLs).
• Prepare meals and provide medication reminders.
• Perform light housekeeping and laundry duties.
• Accompany clients to appointments and community outings.

Skills

Mandarin fluency

English communication

Reliable transportation

Mobile phone & internet

Education

PSW certificate (Ontario)

NACC certification

RPN/RN or international equivalents

Tools

Electronic charting systems

Job description

Personal Support Worker (PSW) with Mandarin Speaking

Position Details

• Casual/Part-Time Position
• Shifts: 3–12 Hour Shifts (Mornings, Days, Evenings, Overnights & Weekends)
• Hourly Wage: $20.00 + $3.00 Wage Enhancement (where applicable)
• Ongoing Recruitment

Position Summary

PSWs report to the Client Services Coordinator and are responsible for delivering high-quality personal care and support to clients in their homes, in accordance with individualized care plans and established standards of practice.

This is a casual/part-time position with flexible scheduling based on client needs and staff availability.

What We Offer

• $20.00 hourly wage + $3.00 wage enhancement (where applicable)
• Consistent and ongoing client assignments
• Casual/part-time employment
• Flexible scheduling (days, evenings, overnights, and weekends)
• 3–12 hour shift lengths
• Paid orientation and ongoing professional development
• Mileage reimbursement between client visits
• Employee recognition and rewards program
• Supportive, collaborative, and inclusive workplace culture

Key Responsibilities

• Provide personal care including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and mobility support
• Assist with activities of daily living (ADLs)
• Prepare meals and provide medication reminders
• Perform light housekeeping and laundry duties
• Accompany clients to appointments, errands, and community outings as required
• Provide companionship and emotional support
• Offer respite support to families
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation using electronic charting systems
• Monitor and report changes in client health or environment
• Promote a safe, respectful, and inclusive care environment
• Communicate effectively with clients, families, and members of the healthcare team

Qualifications and Requirements

• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English
• Fluent in Mandarin is a must
• Personal Support Worker certificate from a recognized Ontario program
• NACC certification required for private career college graduates
• Equivalent credentials (RPN, RN, or internationally educated healthcare professionals) will be considered
• Previous PSW or caregiving experience is an asset
• Reliable transportation (vehicle or public transit) to travel between client locations
• Access to a mobile phone and reliable internet connection
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray completed within the last 12 months
• Current CPR and First Aid certification from a recognized provider
• Valid Vulnerable Sector Check completed within the last 12 months

Immunization Requirements

Successful candidates must provide proof of immunization in accordance with client and organizational requirements, including:

• COVID-19
• Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR)
• Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis (Tdap)
• Polio
• Varicella
• Hepatitis B

Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Accommodation

Compass Homecare is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible, and respectful workplace. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates participating in all stages of the recruitment and selection process in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).