Caregiver-Personal Support Worker (PSW) #2080

Elite Domo; Westmount; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits provided

Job summary

Elite Domo in Westmount, Quebec, seeks an experienced Caregiver-Companion to support an elderly lady in a private household. The role involves collaborating with another caregiver, travel to Israel for about five months yearly, and summers in the Laurentians.

Ideal candidates are compassionate, discreet, fluent in English, legally eligible to work in Canada, with a valid driver’s license. Must be willing to travel internationally and stay overnight as required.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a caregiver, companion, PSW, or in a comparable private household role.
• Willing to travel internationally and spend five months per year in Israel.
• Legally entitled to work in Canada.
• Fluent English is required.
• Valid driver’s license with a good driving record.

Responsibilities

• Provide attentive companionship and day-to-day assistance to the principal.
• Assist the principal with getting ready and with her daily routine.
• Provide personal assistance according to the principal's needs and preferences.
• Accompany the principal during daily activities, appointments, outings, and errands as required.
• Help ensure the principal's comfort, safety, and general well-being.
• Maintain a respectful balance between attentive support and the principal's independence and privacy.

Skills

Fluent English

Driver's license

Travel readiness

Discretion

Compassionate care

Job description

Competitive, commensurate with experience

6-9 years

Start Date As soon as possible

City Westmount

State/Province Quebec

H3Y

Private Household

Job Description

SUMMARY

A private household based in Westmount, Quebec, is seeking an experienced, attentive, and dependable Caregiver - Companion to provide daily support to an elderly lady.

Working collaboratively with another Caregiver-Companion, the successful candidate will assist the principal with her daily routine and personal needs while helping maintain a comfortable, organized, and supportive environment.

The position requires significant travel and flexibility. The Caregiver-Companion must be willing to accompany the principal to Israel for approximately five months per year, generally during the fall and winter months, and to spend summers at the family's residence in the Laurentians.

This is an excellent opportunity for a compassionate and service-oriented professional seeking a long-term position within a private household.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide attentive companionship and day-to-day assistance to the principal.
• Assist the principal with getting ready and with her daily routine.
• Provide personal assistance according to the principal's needs and preferences.
• Accompany the principal during daily activities, appointments, outings, and errands as required.
• Help ensure the principal's comfort, safety, and general well-being.
• Maintain a respectful balance between attentive support and the principal's independence and privacy.

Meals & Household Support

• Plan and prepare simple, nutritious meals according to the principal's preferences.
• Cook, serve meals, and clean the kitchen and dining areas afterward.
• Perform light housekeeping and organization related to the principal's daily needs.
• Help maintain a clean, comfortable, and orderly environment.
• Monitor household and personal supplies as required.

Pet Care & Transportation

• Walk and provide basic care for the principal's dog.
• Drive the principal to appointments, activities, errands, and other destinations as required.
• Use the vehicle provided by the household for work-related duties.

Travel & Seasonal Residences

• Accompany the principal to her residence in Israel for approximately five months per year.
• Travel to the Laurentians’ residence during the summer months.
• Assist the principal in maintaining her routine while travelling and transitioning between residences.
• Stay overnight at the residence when required.
• Accommodation will be provided while working at the residences in Israel and the Laurentians.

Teamwork

• Work collaboratively and communicate effectively with the another Caregiver-Personal Support Worker (PSW).
• Coordinate schedules, routines, and responsibilities to ensure continuity of support.
• Maintain clear and discreet communication regarding the principal's needs and daily activities.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

• Previous experience as a Caregiver, Companion, Personal Support Worker (PSW), or in a comparable private household role.
• Warm, patient, attentive, and compassionate approach.
• Strong sense of responsibility, discretion, and professionalism.
• Ability to provide personal assistance respectfully while encouraging independence.
• Comfortable with meal preparation, cooking, service, light housekeeping, and pet care.
• Fluent spoken English is required.
• Valid driver's licence and strong driving record.
• Valid passport (or ability to get one) and ability to travel internationally.
• Willing and able to spend approximately five months per year in Israel.
• Willing to work in the Laurentians during the summer.
• Flexible and available for overnight stays when required.
• Comfortable working collaboratively with another Caregiver-Personal Support Worker (PSW).
• Legally entitled to work in Canada.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Primary residence located in Westmount, Quebec.
• Approximately five months per year in Israel, subject to the principal's travel schedule.
• Summers at the Laurentians residence during the summer.
• Two days off per week, scheduled on weekdays.
• Overnight stays required on occasion.
• Accommodation provided while working at the residences in Israel and the Laurentians.
• Vehicle provided for work-related duties.
• Benefits provided.

*This is the English version of job posting Auxilliaire de vie - Dame de compagnie #2081