Personal Home Support Worker Needed (SPONSORSHIP AVAILABLE)

Provide Compassionate One-on-One Home Support with Optional Live-In and LMIA Sponsorship in Kitchener
Job Category: Work For Foreigners
Job Position: Personal Support Worker (Home Support)
Employer: Iram Abbasi
Location: Kitchener, ON
Wage: $22.60 per hour
Job Type: Permanent employment, Full time
Schedule: Morning, Day, Evening, Flexible hours
LMIA Sponsorship: Available for qualified international candidates
Accommodation: Optional accommodation available at no charge on a live-in basis.

Job Overview
A caring and reliable Personal Support Worker (Home Support) is needed to provide individualized, in-home care to an elderly person and/or a person with a disability in Kitchener, Ontario. This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated caregiver who prefers stable hours with a single client rather than rotating facility shifts and who wants to build a long-term, trusting relationship with a family. You will assist with personal care, medication support, daily living activities, and light housekeeping, while offering companionship and emotional support. Optional free live-in accommodation is available, making this role especially attractive for local candidates and internationally trained caregivers seeking a secure start in Canada with LMIA sponsorship.

Languages

• English

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma required
• Any formal caregiver, PSW, or nursing aide training is an asset

Experience

• 7 months to less than 1 year of experience in a related role (e.g., PSW, caregiver, home support worker, nursing aide)
• Experience supporting elderly clients and/or persons with disabilities is preferred

Work Setting

• Employer’s/client’s private home in Kitchener, ON
• Optional live-in arrangement available at no charge
• One-on-one care environment rather than institutional or facility-based care

Key Responsibilities (Tasks)

• Administer bedside and personal care as directed by the family and/or health professionals
• Administer medications according to written instructions from the family or health care provider, documenting as required
• Assist clients with bathing, showering, grooming, dressing, and other aspects of personal hygiene while preserving dignity and privacy
• Provide personal care such as toileting assistance, mobility support (transfers, walking, positioning), and comfort measures
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals and snacks based on the client’s dietary needs, medical conditions, and preferences
• Cook simple to moderately complex meals and ensure safe food handling and kitchen cleanliness
• Plan therapeutic diets and menus when required, in consultation with the family or health professionals
• Provide companionship, conversation, and emotional support to reduce loneliness and promote mental well-being
• Encourage and assist with regular exercise or mobility activities (e.g., short walks, prescribed movements) as appropriate
• Launder clothing and household linens; fold, iron (if needed), and organize them neatly
• Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties related to the client’s living areas (tidying, dusting, washing dishes, wiping surfaces)
• Help maintain a safe, tidy, and comfortable home environment, identifying and reporting potential hazards
• Observe and promptly report any changes in the client’s physical or emotional condition to the employer or designated contact
• Respect and follow family routines, cultural practices, and privacy at all times

Experience and Specialization – Target Audience

• Elderly
• Persons with a disability

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• Combination of sitting, standing, and walking throughout the shift
• Physically demanding at times, including assisting with transfers, mobility, and light lifting
• Repetitive tasks, particularly in personal care, housekeeping, and meal preparation
• Need for continuous attention to safety, comfort, and detail in all aspects of care

Personal Suitability

• Punctuality and consistent reliability
• Strong client focus and genuine concern for the well-being and dignity of the client
• Dependability and a strong sense of responsibility toward a vulnerable person
• Efficient interpersonal skills and clear, respectful communication with the client and family
• Flexibility to adapt to changing routines, health conditions, and family needs
• Initiative to identify tasks that need to be done and act without constant direction
• Good judgement in daily decisions regarding safety, comfort, and when to seek guidance
• Organized and able to manage multiple responsibilities (care, meals, light housekeeping) within each shift
• Reliability in maintaining confidentiality and professional boundaries within the home
• Patience and empathy, especially when supporting clients who move slowly, experience pain, or have cognitive or physical limitations
• Honesty and integrity, particularly important in a private home and live-in setting
• Team player attitude when coordinating with family members and any visiting health professionals

Who Can Apply to This Job?

• Canadian citizens, permanent residents, and temporary residents of Canada
• Other candidates with or without a valid Canadian work permit
• LMIA Sponsorship is available for qualified international candidates who meet experience, language, and suitability requirements and are eligible under Canadian immigration programs

How to Apply
Online: Apply on Company’s Website