Job Type: Part-Time | Casual | Flexible Hours
Location: Greater Toronto Area (matched to clients near you)
Pay: $20 – $24 per hour
Hours: 8 – 15 hours per week, consistent schedule
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ARE YOU THE RIGHT PERSON FOR THIS ROLE (Active Retirees Welcome!)?
We are not looking for the most qualified person on paper. We are looking for the right person - someone with the genuine desire to make another person's day better simply by being present.
At SageBond, we match seniors with companions who truly look forward to seeing them. Whether you are an experienced care professional, a recent graduate, a retired teacher, or an active senior yourself who knows exactly what it means to live a full life - we want to meet you.
This role is open to all backgrounds and ages, including active retirees in their 60s, 70s, and beyond.
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WHAT THIS JOB ACTUALLY LOOKS LIKE
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You will be matched with one or two seniors near you, based on shared interests, personality, background, and language. Then you visit them - regularly, on a schedule that works for you.
A typical visit might look like:
- Sharing a cup of tea and a real conversation
- Going for a walk or accompanying them on an outing
- Playing cards, doing a puzzle, or watching a favourite show together
- Looking through old photos and hearing the stories behind them
- Accompanying them to a medical appointment or grocery run
- Simply being present - some days, that is what matters most
There is no heavy lifting. No nursing. No medical care. Just genuine human connection - which, as it turns out, is one of the most valuable things one person can offer another.
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WHO THIS ROLE IS RIGHT FOR
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You are a strong fit if you:
- Genuinely enjoy spending time with older people and find their stories interesting
- Are patient, calm, and easy to be around
- Show up when you say you will - someone is counting on you
- Are looking for 8–15 hours of flexible part-time work per week
- Want work that feels meaningful, not just functional
- Are comfortable across different cultural backgrounds - the GTA is wonderfully diverse
- Prefer building long-term relationships over constant variety
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WE ESPECIALLY WELCOME
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- PSW certificate holders or students in PSW, social work, or gerontology programs
- Retired teachers, nurses, social workers, and community professionals
- Active seniors (60s, 70s, and beyond) who want purposeful paid part-time work - your lived experience is your greatest qualification. Many of our best companions are seniors themselves, matched as genuine peers rather than helpers.
- People who have cared for an aging parent or spouse and understand what families go through
- Newcomers to Canada with international healthcare or community care experience
- Volunteers who already give their time to seniors and would welcome being compensated for it
- Bilingual speakers - Punjabi, Mandarin, Cantonese, Tagalog, Italian, Urdu, Tamil, French, and other languages are a genuine and valued asset
Note for retired applicants: Part-time casual income generally does not affect CPP or OAS payments. If you have questions before applying, mention it in your message and we will address it.
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ASSETS (NOT REQUIRED, BUT VALUED)
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- PSW certificate or enrolment in a related program
- First Aid and CPR certification
- Valid Ontario G driver's licence and access to a reliable vehicle
- Experience working or volunteering with seniors
- Fluency in a language other than English
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REQUIREMENTS
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- Legally eligible to work in Canada
- Willing to complete a vulnerable sector screening before the first visit (required by law - we reimburse the cost after your first shift)
- Two personal or professional references
- Minimum 8 hours of consistent weekly availability
- A genuine interest in older people - not just a job
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ADDITIONAL SKILLS — TELL US WHAT ELSE YOU ENJOY
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SageBond also provides home support services alongside companionship. If any of the following apply to you, please mention it in your application - it is completely optional and will not affect your consideration for the companion role. Home support is coordinated and compensated separately.
- Light housekeeping and tidying - "I am comfortable with light cleaning"
- Meal preparation - "I enjoy cooking and am happy to prepare meals"
- Grocery shopping and errands - "I have a car and can assist with errands"
- Transportation to appointments - "I have a valid G licence and am comfortable driving clients"
- Medication reminders - "I am comfortable providing medication reminders"
- Technology help (phones, tablets, video calls) - "I am good with technology and happy to help seniors"
- Lawn care or snow removal - "I have experience with lawn care or snow removal"
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WHAT WE OFFER
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- Training to be successful on your assignments
- $20–$24 per hour, paid bi-weekly by direct deposit
- Flexible scheduling built entirely around your availability
- Clients matched to your neighbourhood - no long commutes
- Mileage reimbursement for client-related driving
- Vulnerable sector screening fee reimbursed after your first shift
- Same client every visit - we prioritize long-term relationships, not rotation
- A coordinator you can always reach - you are never on your own
- Meaningful work where your presence genuinely improves someone's quality of life
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HOW TO APPLY
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Send your resume - or if you do not have a current one, a short note about yourself works just fine. We read every application personally.
Please tell us:
1. A little about your background - professional, personal, or both
2. One meaningful experience you have had with an older person (any context - family, neighbour, volunteer, or work)
3. Any languages you speak beyond English
4. What area of the GTA you are based in
5. Any home support skills from the list above that apply to you (optional)
Applications without a personal note will not be reviewed.
Apply via Indeed
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SageBond is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, cultures, ages, and abilities. We are proud to reflect the diversity of the Greater Toronto Area.
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Pay: $20.00-$24.00 per hour
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
