Personal Support Worker

Quilt; Collingwood; On-site; CAD 3,400 - 4,100; Full time

Job summary

Quilt in Collingwood, Ontario is seeking a compassionate Developmental Support Worker / Personal Support Worker to provide companionship and cognitive support to a 92-year-old German-speaking client in a retirement setting.

The role is for an evening weekly shift from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM, with driving for occasional outings. You should be bilingual English/German, patient, reliable, and able to engage the client in social activities while respecting independence.

Qualifications

• Bilingual in English and German.
• Female caregiver, reliable and proactive.
• Experience with cognitive support and dementia care.
• Strong communication and rapport-building abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship and cognitive support.
• Take her for walks and accompany social outings.
• Coordinate activities such as meals, pedicures, and conversations.
• Offer gentle memory prompts and redirection when needed.
• No housekeeping or personal care required; respect independence.

Skills

English-German bilingual

Dementia care experience

Communication skills

Reliable and patient

Driver's license

Job description

Developmental Support Worker / Personal Support Worker / Health Care Aide / Personal Support Worker Student - Collingwood, Collingwood - CAD$81.00/week

Description

About the Client:

We're seeking a compassionate caregiver for a remarkable 93-year-old woman living in a retirement community in Collingwood, Ontario. She is an independent, intelligent, and vibrant individual who recently moved to a different unit after her husband of 75 years transitioned to the memory care ward. While she remains remarkably capable, she's experiencing some memory changes and would greatly benefit from regular companionship and social engagement. She speaks both English and German, and it's important that her caregiver can communicate in both languages to help her feel most comfortable.

Responsibilities:

This role focuses primarily on companionship and cognitive support. You'll spend time with her during evening visits, taking her for walks around the community or outside when weather permits, accompanying her to get a pedicure or out for meals, and simply sitting together to chat and watch movies. The goal is to provide meaningful social interaction and help keep her active—movement is essential, as the current facility routine doesn't provide enough opportunity for her to get out and about. You may need to provide gentle memory prompts or redirection as needed. Occasionally, you'll drive her to nearby appointments or outings. There is no housekeeping, meal preparation, medication management, or personal care required—she handles these independently.

What We're Looking For:

We need a female caregiver who is warm, patient, and brings positive energy. You should be comfortable working with seniors experiencing memory changes and understand the importance of building trust and rapport. The family would like you to introduce yourself as a friend to help her feel more at ease accepting your companionship. You must be bilingual in English and German, reliable, and able to take initiative during visits. Strong communication skills are essential, as you'll be providing regular updates to the family. Experience with cognitive support and dementia care is highly valued. A valid driver's license and access to a vehicle for occasional outings is required.

Schedule:

This is a recurring weekly position every Wednesday from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM, starting immediately and continuing for at least three months. The timing coincides with the evening hours when she may experience sundowning, so patience and understanding during these times is important.

Pay & Hours

CAD$27.00/hr

CAD$27.00/hr

Hourly rate

CAD$81.00/week

CAD$81.00/week

Per week

Estimated Earnings Based on 1 day(s)/week

Required Days

Immediately

Location

Care needs

Companionship

Transportation

Mobility support

Requirements

Required languages

Considerations

Experience with dementia/Alzheimer's

Additional Considerations

Client is a 92-year-old German woman recently separated from her husband of 75 years who is now in assisted living. She is remarkably independent and intelligent but experiencing memory changes and loneliness. She needs cognitive support including memory prompts and redirection. Female caregiver required. Activities should include social outings such as brunch, pedicures, walks, and conversation. Client may be resistant to accepting care initially, so caregiver should present as a friend. Sundowning may occur during evening visits.