Daytime Household Assistant & Senior Companion – Bilingual (Mandarin/English)

Daytime Household Assistant & Senior Companion – Mandarin & English Location: Vancouver, BC Schedule: Full-Time Daytime Hours (schedule to be determined) About the Role We are looking for a compassionate, dependable, and organized Mandarin-speaking Household Assistant & Senior Companion to support an elderly family member and assist with day-to-day household management. This role combines meal preparation, light housekeeping, transportation, companionship, and general household support. The ideal candidate is warm, patient, proactive, and enjoys helping seniors maintain an active, comfortable, and independent lifestyle. Speaking Mandarin is essential to provide meaningful companionship and clear communication with the senior, while English is required to communicate with family members. Key Responsibilities Household Support Prepare nutritious, home-style meals and snacks. Plan grocery shopping and manage household supplies. Perform light housekeeping, laundry, and home organization. Maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming home environment. Senior Care & Companionship Provide companionship, conversation, and social engagement. Encourage and accompany daily walks and light physical activity. Support healthy daily routines and overall well-being. Provide medication and hydration reminders. Observe and communicate any changes in the senior's well-being to family members. Transportation & Daily Assistance Drive and accompany the senior to medical appointments, errands, shopping, and social activities. Assist with scheduling appointments and coordinating daily activities. Support other household or personal tasks as needed. Qualifications Fluent in Mandarin and English (required). Valid BC Driver's Licence with a clean driving record. Previous experience in senior care, companion care, household management, caregiving, hospitality, or a related role is preferred. Strong cooking and meal preparation skills. Excellent organizational and time-management abilities. Warm, patient, dependable, and professional. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. First Aid and CPR certification is an asset. What We Offer Competitive compensation based on experience. Consistent full-time daytime schedule. A respectful, welcoming, and supportive family environment. Long-term, stable employment opportunity. Paid vacation and statutory holidays in accordance with BC Employment Standards. How to Apply Please submit: Your current resume. A brief introduction about yourself and your caregiving or household support experience. References (available upon request). We welcome applicants who enjoy supporting seniors and creating a warm, comfortable home environment. Cultural understanding, compassion, and the ability to communicate confidently in Mandarin are highly valued. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Provide comprehensive household support including meal preparation, light housekeeping, and grocery management. Offer companionship and personal support to a senior, including transportation to appointments and wellness monitoring.

Candidates must be fluent in both Mandarin and English and possess a valid BC Driver's Licence with a clean record. Previous experience in caregiving, hospitality, or household management is required.

• Paid Vacation • Statutory Holidays

• OrganizationPreferred
• Time managementPreferred
• First AidPreferred

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• Household Management
• Meal Preparation
• Senior Care
• Companionship
• Driving
• Organization
• Time Management
• Interpersonal Communication
• First Aid
• CPR
• Mandarin Fluency
• English Fluency

• Healthcare
• Social Services
• Hospitality
• Administrative

Minimum experience

2+ years

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week