In PersonRegular travel within the Greater Toronto and Mississauga area; use of own vehicle.
Medical, Clinical & VeterinaryNursing & Frontline Patient Care
About the job
Requirements
Graduate of an approved and recognized Personal Support Worker course in Ontario, or equivalent.
Hold a current CPR and First Aid certificate.
Registration with the Health and Supportive Care Providers Oversight Authority is preferred.
Demonstrate a client-centred care focus and strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
Demonstrate the ability to take initiative, solve problems, and manage time.
Work independently as well as contribute as an active team member.
Have computer literacy, including Microsoft Office; basic knowledge of AlayaCare and Workday is an asset.
Provide a satisfactory Police Vulnerable Sector Screen result.
Be able to communicate in English and Chinese.
Be able to meet the physical demands of considerable standing, walking, lifting, and bending, and exposure to client-care elements through regular client contact.
Be able to work permanent night shifts, including weekends and short shifts, and alternate shifts when required to meet operational needs.
Travel regularly within the Greater Toronto and Mississauga area and use one's own vehicle.
Successful applicants must provide a recent satisfactory vulnerable sector police reference check and medical clearance certificate.
Responsibilities
Provide in-home support and emergency response services to clients in home support and assisted living environments.
Use a client-centred approach that respects clients’ wishes, rights, dignity, autonomy, and needs when providing in-home support services.
Provide high-quality support services in accordance with the care plan, the organization's mission, and legislative and regulatory standards, including personal care, homemaking, meal services, social activities, escorting, and shopping.
Respond promptly to client emergencies and take appropriate action, including medical and non-motion-sensor emergencies.
Report client condition accurately and promptly, verbally and through appropriate documentation.
Maintain complete and up-to-date client progress reports and accurate service statistics.
Work closely with caregivers to provide optimal client care and provide caregivers with emotional support and relief.
Assist with daily and special social activities.
Assist in maintaining the client information database.
Assist with mass programs and activities, such as fire drills and preventive maintenance programs, as required.
Comply with risk management policies for health and safety and infection control.
Keep up to date with developments and best practices in the field.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Desired Qualifications
Registration with the Health and Supportive Care Providers Oversight Authority.
Basic knowledge of AlayaCare and Workday.
Yee Hong Centre for Geriatric Care (Yee Hong) is a recognized leader in senior care, dedicated to providing exceptional, culturally inclusive services that enhance the well-being of older adults. With a strong reputation for excellence in long-term care, community programs, and aging-in-place initiatives, Yee Hong is committed to supporting seniors in living with dignity, independence, and the best possible quality of life. At the core of its mission is a focus on compassionate, person-centered care tailored to the unique needs of diverse communities.
Yee Hong is one of the foremost providers of culturally appropriate senior care in the country, delivering high-quality resident experience and care to Chinese and other Asian seniors since 1994. The organization operates 805 long-term care beds and 308 seniors’ apartment units, with an additional 224 long-term care beds opening in a new home by June 2026. In addition, Yee Hong offers four campuses of managed care, a hospice residence, and a wide range of community-based senior and caregiver support services. Through this comprehensive network, the organization serves more than 15,000 individuals annually across the Greater Toronto Area.
Home Support Worker (Permanent Night Shift)
Provides in-home support and emergency response services to clients in the home support and assisted living environment
Responsibilities:
Applies client-centred approach and respects client's wishes, rights, dignity, autonomy and needs when providing in-home support services
Provides high quality support services in accordance with care plan, organization's mission and legislated and regulatory standards (e.g. personal care, homemaking, meal services, social activities, escorting, shopping, etc.) Responds promptly to clients' emergencies and takes appropriate actions (e.g. medical, non-motion sensor)
Provides accurately and timely reports of client's condition verbally. Document as appropriate.
Maintains complete and up-to-date client's progress report and accurate statistics of service
Works closely with caregiver to provide optimal care for clients and provides emotional support and relief to caregiver
Assists in daily and special social activities
Assists in maintaining clients' information database
Assists in mass program/activities such as fire drills and preventive maintenance programs, as required
Complies with risk management policy for health and safety and infection control
Keeps up-to-date with developments and best practices in the field
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
Graduate of an approved and recognized Personal Support Worker course in Ontario, or equivalent
Current CPR & First Aid Certificate
Registration with Health and Supportive Care Providers Oversight Authority (HSCPOA) preferred.
Client-centred care focus with strong customer service and interpersonal skills
Demonstrated ability to take initiative, problem-solve and time manage
Ability to work independently as well as be an active, positive team player
Computer literacy (MS Office). Basic knowledge of Alayacare, Workday an asset.
Satisfactory Police Vulnerable Sector Screen result
Ability to communicate in English and Chinese
Physical Demands/Working Conditions:
Considerable standing, walking, lifting and bending.
Exposure to all client care elements through regular client contact.
Ability to work permanent night shift, including weekends and short shifts. May be required to work an alternate shift(s) to meet operational needs (e.g., emergency, training, accommodation, etc.) as per scheduling practices
Regular travel within the Greater Toronto and Mississauga area
Use of own vehicle
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Please apply before:
2026-11-03
Salary Range:
$20.70 - $24.35
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Our people are our greatest strength and the core of our success. We invest in our employees' wellbeing and support their ongoing learning and development. We offer:
Competitive total compensation package
Multi-employer pension plan
Professional development opportunities
Ongoing learning and development
Employee education assistance program
Award winning corporate culture
Safe, inclusive and supportive work environment
Yee Hong is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process providing the applicant has met the bona-fide requirements for the open position. If contacted for this employment opportunity, please advise if you require any accommodation.
Successful applicants must provide a recent satisfactory vulnerable sector police reference check and medical clearance certificate.
Our hiring process involves the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to assist with screening of the applicants’ resume.