Personal Support Worker

Personal Support Worker - Brampton, ON - CAD$1,512.00/week Description

About the Client:

We're seeking a compassionate caregiver for a mother living in Brampton with mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease. She is largely independent and does not wander, but requires supervision for safety and assistance with daily tasks. She speaks English but is most comfortable communicating in Tagalog. The family is Filipino and values cultural connection and understanding. The home environment is supportive, with family members involved in her care, though they need consistent professional support to ensure her wellbeing.

Responsibilities:

Provide supervision throughout the day and overnight to ensure safety

Prepare nutritious meals and assist with feeding as needed

Manage medication reminders and assist with administration

Perform light housekeeping, cleaning, and laundry

Provide transportation for errands and medical appointments

Offer memory prompts and gentle redirection as needed

Maintain a calm, patient presence and engage positively with the client

Communicate clearly and regularly with family members about care updates

What We're Looking For:

Certified PSW with experience in Alzheimer's and dementia care

Tagalog speaker strongly preferred for ease of communication

Valid driver's license and comfortable providing transportation

Calm, patient demeanor with ability to bring positive energy

Reliable, consistent, and takes initiative when needed

Strong communication skills with family members

Respectful of client's independence while ensuring safety

Experience with memory care, supervision, and medication management

Schedule:

This is a live-in position requiring overnight care, ideally 5-7 days per week. The family is flexible and can accommodate one day off per week to ensure caregiver wellbeing and longevity in the role. Start date is flexible, with the family looking to begin in October or shortly thereafter. This is initially a month-to-month arrangement as the family assesses long-term care needs, with potential to transition into a permanent long-term position in the new year.

Pay & Hours CAD$27.00/hr

Hourly rate

CAD$1,512.00/week

Per week

Estimated Earnings Based on 7 day(s)/week Required Days

7 days a week, 8 hours a day

Within 1 week Location

Brampton, ON

Care needs Companionship

Meal prep

Medication reminders

Transportation

Requirements License/Certification

Personal Support Worker (PSW)

Required languages Tagalog

Considerations Comfortable with stairs

Experience with dementia/Alzheimer's

Flexible with schedule changes

Additional Considerations Client's mother has mild to moderate Alzheimer's requiring supervision for safety. She is independent and does not wander but needs monitoring to prevent unsafe activities. Family prefers Tagalog-speaking caregiver for easier communication. Live-in arrangement with one day off per week preferred. Family is exploring month-to-month care initially while assessing long-term needs. Mother recently lost spouse and family wants to keep her in the home as long as possible.

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