Personal Support Worker

Quilt; Eastern Ontario; On-site; CAD 11,000 - 13,000; Full time

Job summary

Quilt is seeking a compassionate Personal Support Worker to assist a 90-year-old woman in Dundas, Ontario, living at home with her cat. The role focuses on morning routine support, personal care, mobility help, meal prep, medication reminders, and companionship within a calm, consistent schedule.

The caregiver will work Monday to Friday, 8:30–10:30 am, about two hours per visit, at CAD$26.00 per hour (CAD$260/week). Experience with dementia and memory care, plus PSW certification, is required.

Qualifications

• Experience with dementia/Alzheimer's is required.
• Ability to maintain a consistent routine for a resident with memory challenges.
• Strong communication with family and ability to provide updates.

Responsibilities

• Provide morning routine support (hygiene, dressing).
• Prepare and serve breakfast.
• Provide toileting support and incontinence care as needed.
• Medication reminders.
• Light housekeeping (tidying, laundry).
• Memory prompts and redirection for cognitive support.

Skills

Personal care

Mobility support

Medication reminders

Memory care

English-speaking

Cat-friendly

Education

PSW license/ Certification

Job description

Personal Support Worker - Dundas, ON - CAD$260.00/week

Description

About the Client:

We're seeking a compassionate caregiver for a 90-year-old woman living independently at home with her cat in Dundas, Ontario (just outside Hamilton). She has progressing Alzheimer's disease and is transitioning into a new stage where her memory is declining and she requires more consistent support. She values routine and responds well to predictable schedules—when care is consistent, she remains calm and cooperative. She enjoys her independence, loves her cat, and prefers a quiet home environment without excessive stimulation.

Responsibilities:

Your primary role will be providing morning support to establish a reliable daily routine. Tasks include:

• Assisting with morning hygiene and dressing
• Preparing and serving breakfast
• Providing toileting support and incontinence care as needed
• Administering medication reminders
• Light housekeeping (tidying, possibly starting a load of laundry)
• Offering memory prompts and gentle redirection for cognitive support
• Providing mobility assistance and transfer support as needed
• Occasional short walks to the end of the driveway (while being mindful not to encourage independent wandering)
• Ensuring safety and companionship throughout the visit

The family is working toward long-term care placement (approximately two years out) and needs reliable interim support. There may be occasional requests for extended hours or overnight coverage when the primary family caregiver travels—advance notice will always be provided.

What We're Looking For:

We need someone who is reliable, consistent, and takes initiative. The ideal caregiver understands dementia care and the importance of routine for individuals with Alzheimer's. You should be patient, calm, and comfortable providing personal care including toileting assistance. Strong communication skills are essential—the family values clear updates and dependability. Experience with mobility support, medication reminders, and memory care is required. English-speaking caregivers only. Comfort around cats is necessary.

Schedule:

Monday through Friday, with a flexible arrival window between 8:00-10:00 AM or 8:30-10:30 AM. Each visit will be approximately 2 hours. The family manages weekend care independently but may require occasional additional coverage with advance notice.

Pay & Hours

CAD$26.00/hr

CAD$26.00/hr Hourly rate

CAD$260.00/week

CAD$260.00/week Per week

Estimated Earnings Based on 5 day(s)/week

Required Days

Monday 8:30am-10:30am

Tuesday 8:30am-10:30am

Thursday 8:30am-10:30am

Friday 8:30am-10:30am

Location

Care needs

• Personal care
• Mobility support
• Meal prep
• Medication reminders
• Companionship

Requirements

• License/Certification
• Personal Support Worker (PSW)

Required languages

Considerations

• Experience with dementia/Alzheimer's
• Comfortable working around pets

Additional Considerations

Client requires consistent routine and familiar faces due to Alzheimer's progression. Experience with memory care, redirection techniques, and cognitive support essential. Must be comfortable working independently while maintaining clear communication with family. Cat in home requires consideration.