September 18, 2025 - March 17, 2026
Employer: Siu Sun Chang
Location: Scarborough, ON M1T 3X5
Salary: 21.00 to 22.00 hourly (To be negotiated) / 35 to 44 hours per week
Terms of Employment: Permanent, Full-time
Work Schedule: Day, Evening, Weekend, Flexible hours
Work Location: On-site at employer’s home (no remote option)
Start Date: As soon as possible
Vacancies: 1
Overview
Languages Required: English
Asset Language: Chinese (The household primarily communicates in Chinese and speaks limited English. Applicants who can speak Chinese will find it easier to communicate. However, applicants who do not speak Chinese may still be considered if they are otherwise suitable for the position and are able to provide an effective and reliable method of communication to ensure clear understanding, safety, and continuity of care.)
Education: Personal Support Worker or related training
Experience: At least one year of experience providing personal care to individuals with similar needs, such as post-stroke or physically disabled clients requiring assistance with daily activities and mobility.
Work Environment: Employer’s home, non-smoking, scent-free
Target Audience: male with post-stroke and physically disabled
Responsibilities
Personal care & ADL assistance: Provide hands-on assistance with all activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, continence care, and personal hygiene, due to significant physical limitations following a severe stroke.
Mobility & transfer support: Assist with safe transfers between bed, wheelchair, chair, and toilet using proper body mechanics and assistive devices. Support bed mobility, repositioning, and wheelchair use.
Medication reminders & condition observation: Provide reminders for prescribed medications and observe for visible side effects, changes in pain level, alertness, or physical condition. Document observations and report concerns to family members or designated health-care contacts.
Meal preparation & feeding assistance: Prepare meals according to dietary needs related to post-stroke condition, including easy-to-chew or texture-modified foods. Assist with feeding as required and encourage adequate hydration.
Comfort care & pain awareness: Assist with regular repositioning, and other non-medical comfort measures to reduce discomfort, leg pain, and pressure-related issues. Observe and report signs of pain or distress.
Home safety support: Maintain a safe home environment by keeping pathways clear for wheelchair movement, ensuring proper lighting, and assisting with the safe use of mobility and household aids.
Companionship & emotional support: Provide companionship, conversation, and emotional reassurance. Support daily routines and help reduce isolation following stroke-related functional decline.
Escort & accompaniment: Accompany the care recipient to medical appointments or essential outings as needed, assisting with wheelchair handling and safe transfers during transportation.
Emergency response: Respond appropriately to emergency situations by following household emergency procedures, providing basic first aid if required, and contacting emergency services when necessary.If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to me. Kindly sign and email back a copy of this offer.
Required Certificates:
First Aid Certificate
Personal Support Worker Certificate
Security & Safety: Basic security clearance, drug test
Transportation/travel information: Valid driver's licence
Weight Handling: Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
Personal Suitability:
Punctuality
Dependability
Excellent oral communication
Judgement
Organized
Reliability
Patience
Honesty
How to Apply
By email with resume: siusunschang@gmail.com
Application requirements:
Proof of the requested certifications
References attesting to experience
Screening questions (please include answers in your application):
Are you currently legally able to work in Canada? Please indicate the status in Canada
Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
