Personal Support Worker Needed – SPONSORSHIP AVAILABLE | Ontario

Compassionate Live-In/Live-Out Home Support Role with Stable Hours in Thornhill
Job Category: Work For Foreigners
Job Position: Personal Support Worker (Home Support)
Employer: Susan Grossman
Location: Thornhill, ON
Wage: $21.00 per hour
Job Type: Permanent employment, Full time
LMIA Sponsorship Available for International Candidates

Job Overview
A caring and reliable Personal Support Worker is needed to provide one-on-one in-home support to an individual with physical disabilities in Thornhill, Ontario. This is a long-term, full-time role for someone who genuinely enjoys helping others maintain independence, dignity, and quality of life in their own home. You will provide personal care, companionship, and light household support in a non-smoking environment, becoming a trusted part of the client’s daily routine. This position is ideal for candidates who prefer stable, consistent work with one client rather than rotating facility shifts, and who are seeking a meaningful caregiving role in a private home setting. LMIA sponsorship is available for the right international candidate already in Canada or eligible to come to Canada.

Languages

• English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate, or
• Equivalent experience

Experience

• 1 to less than 7 months of related experience (e.g., caregiver, PSW assistant, home support worker, nursing aide), or a combination of paid and unpaid experience caring for persons with physical limitations
• Employer will provide guidance and orientation to specific client needs

Work Site Environment

• Non-smoking home
• Private residence in Thornhill, ON

Work Setting

• Client’s home (home support, not a facility)
• In-person work only; no remote work

Key Responsibilities (Tasks)

• Administer bedside and personal care according to the client’s needs and care plan
• Assist client with bathing, showering, grooming, and other aspects of personal hygiene while maintaining dignity and privacy
• Feed or assist in feeding, ensuring safe swallowing and respect for dietary preferences and restrictions
• Provide personal care such as dressing, toileting, and mobility assistance (transfers, positioning, helping with wheelchair, etc.)
• Provide companionship, conversation, emotional support, and encouragement to reduce isolation
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals and snacks, taking into account any dietary guidelines or health conditions
• Shop for food and household supplies as requested, following budgets and lists
• Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties (tidying, dusting, dishes, light laundry, wiping surfaces, organizing common areas)
• Launder clothing and household linens; fold, organize, and store them appropriately
• Observe and report any changes in the client’s physical or emotional condition to the employer or designated family member
• Help coordinate and follow daily routines (medication reminders as instructed by the family, rest periods, meals, activities)
• Maintain a safe and orderly home environment, promptly addressing potential hazards
• Respect the client’s privacy, preferences, cultural background, and household rules

Experience and Specialization – Target Audience

• Persons with physical disabilities (e.g., mobility limitations, chronic conditions)

Additional Information – Security and Safety

• Criminal record check required (vulnerable sector check may be requested)
• References from previous caregiving or employment roles may be requested and verified

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• Ability to safely lift, move, and support up to 23 kg (50 lbs) when assisting with transfers, repositioning, or mobility aids
• Periods of standing, walking, bending, and assisting with physical tasks
• Repetitive tasks related to personal care and light housekeeping
• Need for attention to detail in following care instructions, maintaining hygiene, and documenting or reporting changes
• Ability to work calmly and efficiently, even when the client’s needs are urgent or routines change unexpectedly

Personal Suitability

• Punctuality and consistent reliability
• Dependability and strong sense of responsibility toward a vulnerable client
• Efficient interpersonal skills and respectful, clear communication
• Flexibility to adapt to the client’s changing needs and daily schedule
• Initiative to identify what needs to be done and act without constant direction
• Good judgement in making day-to-day decisions about safety, comfort, and care within your role
• Organized, able to manage multiple small tasks (meals, hygiene, tidying) within the day
• Patience and empathy when working with physical limitations or slower movement
• Honesty and integrity, especially in a private home setting
• Reliability and commitment to long-term, stable employment
• Client-focused mindset, placing the client’s dignity and preferences at the center of your work
• Respect for confidentiality and privacy regarding all personal and household information
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries while building a warm, trusting relationship

Benefits

• Other benefits:
  • Transportation provided by employer (details to be discussed during the interview)
  • Potential for long-term, stable hours with a single client
  • Supportive family environment

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 language, education, and experience requirements and are eligible under Canadian immigration programs

How to Apply
Online: Apply on Company’s Website