Gentle Companionship Caregiver for Independent Mom

Quilt; Windsor; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Quilt is seeking a compassionate Personal Support Worker to provide companionship for an independent mother living in Tecumseh, Windsor. The role focuses on friendly conversation, wellbeing checks, and reassurance, with the mother handling daily tasks herself.

Two 2-hour sessions per week are planned (Tue/Thu 10:00–12:00). Fluency in English or Italian is required; trust-building with a hesitant client is essential for a positive ongoing caregiver-family partnership.

Qualifications

• Fluent English (or Italian) required to communicate with client and family.
• Demonstrates patience and calm presence when supporting an older adult.
• Excellent communication with client and family; ability to build trust.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship and light support to the mother.
• Check in regularly, offer friendly conversation and reassurance.
• Respect independence; no personal care, meals, medication management, cleaning, or transportation.
• Observe for safety/memory changes and report concerns to the family.

Skills

Fluent English

Fluent Italian

Patience

Strong communication

Observational skills

Job description

Quilt is seeking a compassionate Personal Support Worker to provide companionship for an independent mother living in Tecumseh, Windsor. The role focuses on friendly conversation, wellbeing checks, and reassurance, with the mother handling daily tasks herself.

Two 2-hour sessions per week are planned (Tue/Thu 10:00–12:00). Fluency in English or Italian is required; trust-building with a hesitant client is essential for a positive ongoing caregiver-family partnership.