Personal Support Worker

Quilt, Inc.; Brampton; On-site; CAD 58,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Quilt, Inc. in Brampton, Ontario seeks a compassionate Personal Support Worker to care for a mother with Alzheimer's in a live-in arrangement.

The role includes overnight supervision, meal prep, medication reminders, light housekeeping, transportation, and memory prompts. The ideal candidate is a certified PSW with dementia experience, fluent in English and Tagalog preferred, holds a valid driver's license, and communicates clearly with family while respecting the client's independence and

Qualifications

• Certified PSW with Alzheimer's and dementia care experience.
• Tagalog speaker strongly preferred for ease of communication.
• Valid driver's license and comfortable providing transportation.
• Calm, patient demeanor with the 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.

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.

Skills

PSW certification

Tagalog speaker

Driver's license

Good communication with family

Memory care experience

Job description

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.