Personal Support Worker - Dufferin St & Finch Ave W, Ontario - CAD$175.00/week

Description

About the Client:

We are seeking a compassionate caregiver to support a woman in the advanced stages of Alzheimer's disease with Parkinson's. She has very limited mobility and cognitive function, requiring significant assistance with all daily activities. Her comprehension varies greatly day-to-day—some days she may understand simple communication, while other days she may not respond even after multiple attempts to get her attention. She is non-ambulatory and uses a wheelchair for any movement beyond short distances. She requires patience, gentle redirection, and hands-on support throughout the day. A family member is always present in the home, but additional support is needed to ensure her safety and comfort while family members manage work responsibilities.

Responsibilities:

Provide hands-on assistance with all personal care including bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting
Support with feeding at mealtimes, including hand-feeding as needed
Assist with mobility using wheelchair and transfer support—client is very stiff and may require physical assistance to move
Provide toileting assistance, which may take 30-45 minutes due to cognitive delays in understanding the need to use the bathroom
Manage incontinence care including changing briefs and cleaning up accidents (supplies provided)
Prepare and cook meals from scratch, primarily Pakistani cuisine—family will provide ingredients or pre-prepared items that can be heated in the air fryer
Light housekeeping including washing dishes, tidying kitchen and personal areas
Accompany client on short walks in the hallway or around the condo building for light activity
Provide companionship and supervision to ensure safety and prevent falls
Offer water and ensure hydration throughout the visit
Exercise extreme patience and adapt approach based on her daily cognitive and physical state

What We're Looking For:

Female caregiver preferred for client comfort during personal care
Fluent Urdu speaker required—client and family are Pakistani
Experience with advanced dementia and Parkinson's disease
Comfortable with hands-on personal care including bathing, toileting, and incontinence management
Ability to safely transfer and support a client with very limited mobility and significant stiffness
Cooking skills, particularly with Pakistani/South Asian cuisine, strongly preferred
Calm, patient demeanor with ability to adapt to fluctuating cognitive and physical states
Takes initiative and communicates clearly with family
Reliable, consistent, and brings positive energy to the home
PSW certification with current police check, bonding, and insurance

Schedule:

Flexible schedule with preference for 3-4 hour visits at least twice per week. Family is open to discussing specific days and times that work best for the right caregiver. Visits may include morning, afternoon, or early evening hours depending on availability and client needs.

Pay & Hours

CAD$25.00/hr

Hourly rate

CAD$175.00/week

Per week
Estimated Earnings
Based on 2 day(s)/week

Required Days

Flexible schedule
Preferred days: Tue, Thu
Preferred times: Morning, Afternoon
Visit duration: 3.5

Expected start date

Within 1 week

Location

Dufferin St & Finch Ave W, Ontario

Care needs

Mobility support

Personal care

Meal prep

Medication reminders

Light housekeeping

Companionship

Requirements

License/Certification

Personal Support Worker (PSW)

Required languages

Hindustani

English

Considerations

Physical lifting may be required

Experience with dementia/Alzheimer's

Flexible with schedule changes

Additional Considerations

Client has advanced stages of Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease. She is very stiff and may require physical carrying at times. She has limited mobility and uses a walker/wheelchair. Communication varies day-to-day - some days she understands, other days she cannot respond even when called multiple times. Briefs and gloves are available. She primarily eats Pakistani food. Family members are always home but need support during work meetings and tasks. Preference for female caregiver for comfort with personal care.

Job Types: Part-time, Casual

Expected hours: 8 per week

Work Location: In person