Personal Support Worker

Personal Support Worker - Don Mills, Toronto - CAD$1,232.00/week

Description

About the Client:

We're seeking a compassionate caregiver for an 86-year-old gentleman with Parkinson's disease who lives at home with his 86-year-old wife. While his wife manages most household tasks like cooking, cleaning, and laundry, she needs support caring for her husband throughout the day. He uses a walker or wheelchair for mobility and requires assistance with most aspects of daily living. This is a family that values reliability, clear communication, and a caregiver who brings positive energy while respecting their independence.

Responsibilities:

Administer medications at precise times: 6:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 6:00 PM, and 12:00 AM (timing is critical for Parkinson's management)

Assist with toileting and personal hygiene throughout the day

Provide full meal preparation and feeding support

Help with walker and wheelchair transfers

Offer memory prompts and gentle redirection as needed

Light tidying and household support

Occasional transportation for errands or appointments

Monitor safety and provide supervision

Communicate clearly with family about daily care and any concerns

What We're Looking For:

Experience caring for individuals with Parkinson's disease

Skilled in mobility assistance with walkers and wheelchairs

Comfortable with toileting and personal care tasks

Reliable and punctual, especially regarding medication schedules

Patient, calm demeanor with ability to provide cognitive support

Takes initiative and anticipates needs

Valid driver's license for occasional outings

Someone who makes the client feel comfortable while bringing positive energy to the home

Schedule

Daily live-in care needed. The caregiver will have an uninterrupted sleep period overnight (client sleeps from approximately 12:00 AM to 9:00 AM). Active caregiving duties will be spread throughout the day around medication times and personal care needs, totaling approximately 8 hours of hands-on work. The client spends most of his time resting in his chair, requiring assistance primarily for bathroom visits (about three times daily) and medication administration.

Pay & Hours

CAD$22.00/hr

CAD$22.00/hr Hourly rate

CAD$1,232.00/week

CAD$1,232.00/week Per week

Estimated Earnings Based On 7 day(s)/week

Required Days

7 days a week, 8 hours a day

Immediately

Location

Don Mills, Toronto

Care needs

Mobility support

Personal care

Meal prep

Medication reminders

Companionship

Transportation

Requirements

License/Certification

Personal Support Worker (PSW)

Required languages

Considerations

Physical lifting may be required

Experience with dementia/Alzheimer's

Flexible with schedule changes

Additional Considerations

Caregiver must be reliable, patient, calm, and bring positive energy. Must take initiative, communicate clearly with family, and respect client independence. Experience with Parkinson's disease essential. Must be comfortable with strict medication schedule at 6am, 12pm, 6pm, and 12am daily. Client lives with 86-year-old spouse who is primary caregiver but needs support.

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