Personal Support Worker

Quilt, Inc.; Central Ontario; On-site; CAD 123,000 - 175,000; Part time

Job summary

Quilt, Inc. seeks a compassionate Personal Support Worker to care for an 83-year-old man in Prince Edward County, near Picton. The role emphasizes companionship, light personal care, and helping maintain independence while gradually building trust.

Responsibilities include weekly visits for bathing, light housekeeping, laundry, and driving the client to errands and appointments. English preferred; valid driver’s license required; emphasis on reliability and clear family communication.

Qualifications

• Compassionate caregiver with senior care experience.
• Experience working with elderly men preferred.
• Ability to provide personal care in a respectful, gradual manner.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship and light personal care weekly.
• Assist with bathing once a week.
• Help with laundry and light housekeeping tasks.
• Provide transportation to appointments and social activities.
• Support client to maintain routines and independence.

Skills

Companionship

Patience

Reliability

Communication

Education

PSW certification

Tools

Driver's license

Job description

Personal Support Worker - Picton, Prince Edward County - CAD$108.00/week

Description

About the Client:

We're seeking a compassionate caregiver for an 83-year-old gentleman living in Prince Edward County, near Picton. He lives at home with his spouse, who is very independent. He's experiencing some vision loss and mobility challenges-he walks independently but is getting close to needing a walker. He's slowing down and could benefit from companionship, light assistance with personal care, and help maintaining his independence. This is his first time receiving care, and the family is looking for someone who can build trust gradually and make him feel comfortable.

Responsibilities:

The caregiver will provide companionship and light personal care support. This includes helping with bathing or showering once a week, assisting with laundry, light housekeeping (tidying, wiping down counters, vacuuming), and providing gentle reminders and motivation for daily tasks. The caregiver will also take him out for errands such as haircuts, coffee outings, or trips to the bank. Transportation support is essential-the caregiver will drive the client's vehicle with him to appointments and social activities. The goal is to help him maintain his routine, stay engaged, and give his spouse some respite.

What We're Looking For:

We're seeking a caregiver who is calm, patient, and brings positive energy. Someone who makes the client feel comfortable, respects his independence, and takes initiative when needed. Reliability and clear communication with the family are essential. The ideal caregiver is experienced with senior care, particularly with senior men, and is comfortable providing personal care support in a respectful, gradual way. A valid driver's license and clean driving record are required. English-speaking preferred. The family has expressed a preference for a caregiver who is culturally aligned-ideally a white male or female, Canadian-born to help the client feel most at ease.

Schedule:

The caregiver will visit once per week on Wednesdays from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM. The schedule is flexible and may adjust based on the client's needs and preferences. The family is open to starting gradually and building trust over time.

Pay & Hours

CAD$27.00/hr

CAD$27.00/hr

Hourly rate

CAD$108.00/week

Per week

Estimated Earnings Based on 1 day(s)/week

Required Days

Immediately

Location

Picton, Prince Edward County

Care needs

Mobility support

Personal care

Transportation

Companionship

Requirements

License/Certification

Personal Support Worker (PSW)

Required languages

Considerations

Comfortable with stairs

Physical lifting may be required

Additional Considerations

Preference for Canadian-born caregiver who can build rapport with senior male client. Client is losing vision and may need walker soon. Focus on building trust gradually - start with companionship and household tasks before introducing personal care assistance.