For companions
Work that actually matters. $20/hr to start.
Kin are the companions who make Halekin work. You visit seniors in their homes for non-medical companionship and light household help. Good pay, a schedule you control, and work you can feel good about.
What being a Kin actually looks like.
You visit Margaret every Tuesday at 10. You walk to the grocery store together. You help carry groceries. You sit and talk about her grandkids over tea. You notice the fridge was getting empty and note it for her daughter. You leave and Margaret waves from the door. You write your visit summary in the car.
That’s the job. No medical tasks, no personal care, no heavy lifting. Just showing up consistently for someone who needs a friend.
Transparent, competitive, weekly.
$20/hr
Starting rate
Reimbursed
Mileage
Eligible
Bonuses
Every Monday
Payouts
You’re paid hourly for visit time, plus mileage reimbursement on driving visits. Bonuses are available from time to time based on demand and performance. Payouts land in your bank account every Monday via direct deposit.
Kin are independent contractors. You’re responsible for your own taxes and CPP contributions. We provide resources to help you set up as a self-employed worker.
What you need to get started.
- 18 years or older
- Government-issued photo ID (passport, provincial ID, or citizenship card)
- Valid Canadian driver’s licence and insured vehicle (required for errand and transportation visits, not required for in-home companionship only)
- Smartphone (iOS or Android)
- A completed Vulnerable Sector Check (you’ll need to obtain this from your local police service)
- Complete our online training modules (about 2 hours)
You don’t need caregiving experience. You do need to be reliable, patient, and genuinely good with people.
Not a medical job. Not personal care.
Kin don’t administer medication, provide bathing or toileting help, do heavy lifting, or make medical decisions. This is companionship and light household help: visits, walks, grocery runs, conversation, home observations. If you’re looking for PSW or nursing work, this isn’t that.
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