Home Care in Markham — PSW Support at Home
Markham families value keeping elders close and cared for at home. A vetted personal support worker (PSW) makes that practical. S Care Companion places PSWs from Unionville to Cornell — private-pay, with no waitlist.
Vetted PSWs · No waitlist · Markham, Ontario
Markham pairs the historic main street of Unionville with master-planned communities like Cornell, Berczy Village, and Cathedraltown. It draws a large, multilingual population from across York Region.
Cantonese- and Mandarin-speaking households are a big part of that mix. Where it helps, a Care Coordinator looks for a PSW who shares a parent’s language, which makes daily care and conversation easier in Markham Village and beyond.
Markham’s neighbourhoods range from the heritage shops of Unionville to the planned grids of Cornell and Cathedraltown, and the homes vary just as much. A PSW manages stairs and a garden in an older Markham Village house, or building access in a newer condo near the Markham Centre. Where language matters, a Care Coordinator keeps the same matched PSW on the rotation so trust builds week to week.
Neighbourhoods we serve in Markham
Our PSWs cover Markham, from the historic main street of Unionville to the newer communities of Cornell and Cathedraltown. A Care Coordinator confirms the schedule by postal code.
- Unionville
- Cornell
- Berczy Village
- Cathedraltown
- Markham Village
No waitlist
Home care for Markham, Ontario
Same named PSWs
The same caregivers each visit
1 business hr
Care Coordinator callback
Local care context
Home care that fits Markham
Union Villa Long-Term Care and Amica Swan Lake retirement residence serve Markham families who choose residential care, and Markham Stouffville Hospital anchors acute care. S Care Companion offers the alternative — private-pay PSW care at home, so a parent stays in their own community.
Union Villa Long-Term Care
Amica Swan Lake
Markham Stouffville Hospital
For families
Home care services in Markham
Markham families often begin with personal care or companion care and adapt as needs change. See our home care services — the same PSW roster covers each one. Families often add respite, overnight or live-in cover, and dementia support, and a Care Coordinator can match a PSW who shares a parent’s Cantonese or Mandarin where it matters. A PSW can also cover the first weeks at home after a hospital discharge.
Personal care
Bathing, dressing, mobility, transfers, and toileting support delivered with patience and dignity.
Learn moreCompanionship
Friendly check-ins, conversation, and supervision for older adults who would rather stay at home.
Learn moreHomemaking
Meal prep, laundry, light housekeeping, and the small daily routines that keep a home liveable.
Learn moreErrands
Groceries, prescription pickups, appointments, and accompanied outings around the neighbourhood.
Learn moreRespite care
Short relief shifts so the family caregiver can rest, work, or step away for a planned break.
Learn moreLive-in & 24-hour care
Continuous in-home PSW coverage with a named rotation — built for discharge, dementia, and end-of-life routines.
Learn moreHospital discharge
Bridge the first weeks at home after a hospital stay or surgery, hourly or live-in.
Learn moreDementia care
Gentle, predictable PSW support for clients living with dementia, Alzheimer's, and memory change.
Learn moreWhat home care costs in Markham
A clear rate makes planning easier. Job Bank (NOC 44101) puts the median Ontario PSW wage at $22/hr, and private GTA agency rates run about $30–35/hr as a market estimate. Ontario Health atHome funds only limited publicly-funded hours, so companionship and extra time are private-pay. Read what home care costs in Ontario for the details.
For facilities
PSW staffing for Markham care facilities
Retirement residences and long-term care homes across Markham also use S Care Companion to fill PSW shifts — regular rotations and short-notice cover across York Region.
Retirement homes
Reliable PSW shift coverage for RHRA-licensed retirement residences across the Greater Toronto Area.
Learn moreLong-term care
PSW staffing for long-term care homes across the GTA — overnight, weekend, and statutory holiday shifts.
Learn moreHospital
PSW supplemental staffing for hospital units that need additional patient-support coverage.
Learn moreNursing home
PSW shift coverage for nursing homes across the GTA, matched to your existing roster.
Learn moreAssisted living
PSW staffing for assisted-living facilities — daily routines, dressing, mobility, and meal support.
Learn moreEmergency staffing
Same-day PSW fills for last-minute absences and unplanned coverage gaps across the GTA.
Learn moreTemporary & contract
Longer-form PSW placements — weeks or months — to cover leaves, openings, or seasonal demand.
Learn moreNearby cities
Other GTA service areas
Resources
Worth reading before you choose
For families
How much does a PSW cost in Ontario?
Hourly, overnight, and live-in rate ranges for Ontario PSWs — what shapes the number on your invoice.
ExploreFor families
How to hire a PSW in Ontario
Vetting, credentials, shift planning, and what to ask before a Personal Support Worker walks through the door.
ExploreFor families
Best PSW agency in the GTA
What to look for when shortlisting a PSW staffing agency for the Greater Toronto Area.
ExploreWhy families in Markham choose home care
For a parent in Unionville or Berczy Village, home holds the language, the food, and the community they know. A named PSW rotation protects that — the same trusted person, week after week, rather than a rotating cast of strangers. That continuity matters even more across a language barrier: a matched PSW who shares a parent’s Cantonese or Mandarin can explain a medication, share a meal, and catch a worry that might otherwise go unspoken. For a Markham family, that is what makes home feel both safe and understood.
Speak to a Care Coordinator for Markham
Tell us what the week looks like in Markham. We will reply within one business hour with a written quote.
Frequently Asked Questions
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