Work For Foreigners: Home Support Worker Needed in Ontario (SPONSORSHIP AVAILABLE)

Oshawa, ON | $21.00 per hour | Permanent, Full Time
Job Category: Work For Foreigners
Job Position: Home Support Worker
Employer: MICHAEL ANTHONY
Location: Oshawa, ON
wage: $21.00 per hour
Job Type: Permanent employment, Full time
Schedule: Morning, Day, Evening, Shift, Flexible hours
Work Setting: In employer’s/client’s home
Work Environment: Non-smoking
LMIA Sponsorship: Available for eligible foreign workers

Join a caring private household in Oshawa as a Home Support Worker and make a real difference in someone’s daily life. You will provide essential support and companionship to an elderly client, helping them maintain dignity, comfort, and independence at home. This position is ideal for someone who is patient, compassionate, and genuinely enjoys working one-on-one with seniors and persons with disabilities. If you are looking for stable, full-time work with meaningful impact and you have a background in caregiving, this role is for you. LMIA sponsorship is available for qualified foreign workers.

Work Setting and Environment

• Work in employer’s/client’s home (private residence)
• Non-smoking environment
• One-on-one care in a home setting

Languages

• English (required – ability to communicate clearly with the client and family)

Education

• No degree, certificate, or diploma required

Experience

• 1 to less than 7 months of experience in a similar role, such as:
  • Home support worker
  • Personal support worker
  • Caregiver/companion
  • Nursing aide or related caregiving role

Credentials (Assets)

• CPR Certificate
• First Aid Certificate
• If you do not already have these, willingness to obtain them before or shortly after starting is an asset

Target Client Group

• Elderly
• Females
• Persons with a disability

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide person-centered care and emotional support to the client
• Administer bedside and personal care, including:
  • Bathing, grooming, and dressing
  • Assistance with toileting and personal hygiene
• Assist in regular exercise and mobility, e.g.:
  • Short walks
  • Gentle supported movement, as directed
• Feed or assist in feeding, ensuring comfort and safety while eating
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals and snacks according to the client’s dietary needs and preferences
• Provide companionship, including:
  • Conversation and social interaction
  • Reading, games, or other simple activities as appropriate
• Monitor the client’s general well-being and promptly report any changes or concerns to the employer/family
• Assist with simple household tasks related to the client’s care (e.g., tidying the client’s room or care area, light cleanup after meals)
• Follow all care plans, instructions, and safety guidelines provided by the employer or healthcare professionals
• Maintain confidentiality and respect the client’s privacy at all times

Security and Safety Requirements

• Criminal record check required
• Work-related references required
• Willingness to comply with household rules and privacy expectations

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• Combination of sitting, standing, and walking throughout the shift
• Fast-paced environment at times, depending on the client’s needs
• Physically demanding tasks, including:
  • Assisting with transfers and mobility
  • Handling light to moderate loads
• Repetitive tasks (e.g., assisting with daily routines)
• Ability to work under pressure when client needs are urgent or change quickly
• Weight handling: up to 9 kg (20 lbs)

Personal Suitability

• Punctual and dependable
• Strong client focus and genuine care for others
• Flexible and able to adapt to changing needs and schedules
• Shows initiative and can work with minimal supervision
• Good judgement and decision-making skills in day-to-day situations
• Organized and able to manage time and tasks effectively
• Reliable and trustworthy; maintains confidentiality and respects boundaries
• Works well with others, including family members and any external professionals
• Patient, calm, and composed, even in challenging situations
• Honest, ethical, and respectful at all times

Additional Assets (Not mandatory but beneficial)

• Experience working with elderly clients or persons with disabilities
• Experience in private homes or live-out caregiving roles
• Understanding of basic infection control and hygiene practices
• Ability to follow instructions from healthcare professionals (e.g., physiotherapist, nurse) when applicable

Why This Role Matters
As a Home Support Worker, you’ll provide essential services that enable individuals to maintain independence and quality of life in their own homes. Your compassion, dedication, and professionalism will have a direct impact on the well-being and happiness of vulnerable community members.

Who Can Apply
This position is open to:

• Canadian citizens
• Permanent residents of Canada
• Temporary residents of Canada
• Candidates with valid Canadian work permits
• Candidates without Canadian work permits (LMIA sponsorship available)

How to Apply
Online: Apply on Company’s Website