Personal Support Worker

Quilt, Inc.; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 6,800 - 7,900; Full time

Job summary

Quilt, Inc. in Waterdown, Ontario is seeking a compassionate Developmental Support Worker to provide companionship visits for a gentleman in long-term care.

The role requires patience, experience with dementia, mobility support, and comfort with using an iPad for memory games. Visits are Tuesdays and Thursdays, 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM, 6 hours weekly.

Qualifications

• Caregiver with compassionate, patient demeanor for seniors.
• Experience with dementia/Alzheimer's is preferred.
• Comfortable assisting with mobility-impaired clients.
• Proficient with basic technology like iPad for cognitive activities.
• Reliable, punctual, and able to follow care protocols.

Responsibilities

• Provide friendly companionship and conversation during visits
• Assist with cognitive exercises using an iPad with memory games
• Coordinate with nursing staff to ensure hearing aids are in place before visits
• Watch television programs together and engage in his interests
• Provide social stimulation and help reduce feelings of isolation
• Communicate with family about visit highlights and observations

Skills

Compassionate care

Patience

Dementia care

Mobility support

iPad familiarity

Reliability

Family communication

Tools

iPad

Job description

Developmental Support Worker / Personal Support Worker / Health Care Aide - Waterdown, ON - CAD$162.00/week

Description

About the Client:

We're seeking a compassionate caregiver to provide companionship visits for a gentleman currently residing in long-term care at Alexander Place in Watertown. He's a very social person who enjoys watching Wheel of Fortune, Family Feud, baseball, and hockey. He's currently bed-bound following a hip fracture and experiences dizziness when attempting to sit upright, which has limited his mobility. He has some hearing difficulties and memory challenges, but remains engaged and would greatly benefit from regular social interaction. The family visits frequently but recognizes he needs additional companionship during the times they cannot be there.

Responsibilities:

• Provide friendly companionship and conversation during visits
• Assist with cognitive exercises using an iPad with memory games
• Coordinate with nursing staff to ensure hearing aids are in place before visits
• Watch television programs together and engage in his interests
• Provide social stimulation and help reduce feelings of isolation
• Communicate with family about visit highlights and any observations

What We're Looking For:

• Someone who makes clients feel comfortable and brings positive energy
• Patient and calm demeanor, especially with seniors who have hearing difficulties
• Experience working with individuals who have limited mobility
• Comfortable using basic technology like iPads for cognitive activities
• Reliable and consistent with scheduled visits
• Preference for female caregivers as requested by the client
• Understanding of long-term care environments and ability to work within facility protocols

Schedule:

Two visits per week, 3 hours per visit (6 hours weekly total). Visits will occur on consistent days in the afternoon, ideally starting after lunch around 1:00 PM. The family works shift work and needs coverage on days when they cannot visit. This is a long-term opportunity to build a meaningful relationship with someone who genuinely enjoys company and conversation.

This role is perfect for a caregiver who values the importance of human connection and understands how companionship can significantly improve quality of life for seniors in care facilities.

Pay & Hours

CAD$27.00/hr

Hourly rate

CAD$162.00/week

Per week

Estimated Earnings Based on 2 day(s)/week

Required Days

Tuesday 1:00pm-4:00pm

Thursday 1:00pm-4:00pm

Immediately

Location

Care needs

Companionship

Mobility support

Requirements

Required languages

Considerations

Comfortable with stairs

Experience with dementia/Alzheimer's

Additional Considerations

Father is hard of hearing and has hearing aids that need to be put in by nursing staff on visit days. He has memory issues and would benefit from assistance with iPad memory games. He is confined to bed most of the time due to dizziness when sitting up after a hip fracture. He becomes dizzy and sometimes has syncope episodes when transferred to wheelchair. He is social and enjoys watching Wheel of Fortune, Family Feud, baseball, and hockey. He prefers female caregivers. Located at Alexander Place in Watertown - cell service is poor in the building.