Overview
Location: Coquitlam, British Columbia
Work setting: Employer’s private home; on-site work only
Position: Permanent, full-time
Wage: $28.00 per hour
Hours: 35 hours per week
Schedule: On call and weekends may be required
Expected start date: December 13, 2026
Vacancies: 1
Responsibilities
Administer bedside and personal care.
Assist with dressing, grooming, bathing, toileting and other aspects of personal hygiene.
Assist with regular exercise, walking, transfers and routine mobility.
Provide personal care while maintaining the care recipient’s comfort, safety, privacy and dignity.
Launder clothing and household linens.
Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties.
Prepare and serve suitable and nutritious meals based on dietary needs, restrictions and preferences.
Maintain a safe and healthy environment in the home.
Assist with mobility exercises and daily routines recommended by qualified healthcare professionals.
Follow care and safety instructions provided by the family and healthcare providers.
Communicate with family members, healthcare providers, hospitals, emergency services and community service providers when required.
Employment Requirements
Secondary school graduation certificate.
Minimum one year and less than two years of relevant caregiving, personal support or home support experience.
Valid First Aid Certificate.
Fluency in English and Mandarin is required. Mandarin is necessary because the care recipient communicates only in Mandarin. English is required for communication with healthcare providers, hospitals, emergency services and community service providers.
Must be physically capable of safely assisting with personal care, mobility and transfers.
Reliability, patience and respect for the care recipient’s privacy and dignity.
Newcomer Employment Support
Newcomers and refugees are encouraged to apply. Canadian work experience is not required. Relevant caregiving, personal support or home support experience obtained outside Canada will be considered. The employer will provide job-specific orientation concerning the care recipient’s routines, household safety, emergency procedures and communication requirements.
How to Apply
Please email your CV and a brief description of your relevant caregiving or home support experience to: deislergan@gmail.com
A private household in Coquitlam is seeking a reliable and compassionate Personal Support Worker to provide home support and personal care to a convalescent senior male.