Personal Support Worker

Quilt; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 31,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

Quilt is seeking a compassionate caregiver to support a 53-year-old woman living independently in Kitchener. The role emphasizes companionship, emotional support, and handling anxiety related to body dysmorphic disorder and bipolar disorder.

The schedule is Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM, with potential shadowing before mid-October to ensure a smooth transition. CAD$27.00/hr, in-home companionship-focused care.

Qualifications

• Caregiver female with a valid driver's license and reliable vehicle.
• Outgoing, warm personality with positive energy.
• Age range approximately mid-30s to early 50s, with life experience.
• Understanding of body dysmorphic disorder, bipolar disorder, and social anxiety.
• Respectful approach to personal style and boundaries.
• Patient, calm demeanor with ability to provide reassurance.
• Takes initiative when needed and can take charge in challenging moments.
• Comfortable with companionship-focused care rather than personal care tasks.
• Reliable, consistent, and willing to commit to building a trusting relationship.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship and emotional support during outings and activities.
• Accompany her to grocery shopping and stay by her side throughout the store.
• Drive her to medical appointments and errands.
• Offer reassurance when she experiences anxiety or worries.
• Help her exit situations quickly if she becomes overwhelmed.
• Join her for social activities like going out for coffee.
• Recognize and respond calmly when body dysmorphic symptoms arise.
• Be present and engaged rather than waiting in the car or on your phone.

Job description

Description

We are seeking a compassionate caregiver for a 53-year-old woman living independently in an apartment in Kitchener. She has been diagnosed with body dysmorphic disorder and bipolar disorder, both of which are currently stable. After many years of challenges, she has made remarkable progress over the past three years, consistently managing her medications and maintaining her independence. She is young at heart with fantastic personal style and is doing better than ever before.

She previously worked with a caregiver for two hours, three days per week, and developed a wonderful relationship built on trust and companionship. Unfortunately, that caregiver is relocating in mid-October, and we need to find the right replacement to ensure continuity of care and support.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship and emotional support during outings and activities
• Accompany her to grocery shopping and stay by her side throughout the store
• Drive her to medical appointments and errands
• Offer reassurance when she experiences anxiety or worries
• Help her exit situations quickly if she becomes overwhelmed
• Join her for social activities like going out for coffee
• Recognize and respond calmly when body dysmorphic symptoms arise
• Be present and engaged rather than waiting in the car or on your phone

What We're Looking For

• Female caregiver with a valid driver's license and reliable vehicle
• Outgoing personality with positive energy and warmth
• Age range approximately mid-30s to early 50s, with some life experience
• Understanding of body dysmorphic disorder, bipolar disorder, and social anxiety
• Respectful approach to personal style and boundaries
• Patient, calm demeanor with ability to provide reassurance
• Takes initiative when needed and can take charge in challenging moments
• Comfortable with companionship-focused care rather than personal care tasks
• Reliable, consistent, and willing to commit to building a trusting relationship

Schedule

Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, approximately 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM (two-hour visits). Care is needed on long weekends as well. We are looking to start before mid-October to allow for shadowing with the current caregiver for approximately two weeks to ensure a smooth transition.

This is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in someone's life by providing the companionship and support that helps her maintain her independence and well-being.

Pay & Hours

CAD$27.00/hr

CAD$27.00/hr Hourly rate

CAD$162.00/week

CAD$162.00/week Per week

Estimated Earnings Based on 3 day(s)/week

Required Days

Monday 11:00am-1:00pm

Friday 11:00am-1:00pm

Immediately

Location

Care needs

Companionship

Transportation

Shopping assistance

Medical appointments

Requirements

Required languages

Additional Considerations

Experience with mental health conditions, particularly body dysmorphic disorder and bipolar disorder, is essential. The caregiver should understand that the client has a very specific personal style and presentation that is important to her well-being. Sensitivity and respect regarding her appearance, particularly around her hair and wigs, is critical. The caregiver must be non-judgmental and avoid intrusive questions. The client may experience anxiety in public settings like grocery stores and will need someone who can provide reassurance, stay by her side, and help her exit situations quickly if needed. The caregiver should be prepared to offer calming support and redirection when the client becomes worried or begins to spiral. A warm, outgoing personality that can provide genuine companionship and conversation is important, as the client values having someone to talk to about her anxieties and daily life.