Personal Support Worker

Quilt, Inc.; Lakefield; On-site; CAD 11,000 - 14,000; Full time

Job summary

Quilt, Inc. is seeking a Personal Support Worker to provide companionship and continuous supervision for a 90+ year-old woman in Lakefield, Ontario. The caregiver will manage medication reminders, meals, and engaging activities, while maintaining a calm routine in the evenings and on weekends.

The role requires PSW/HCA/PAB certification and a patient, humorous personality. A reliable vehicle and ability to travel rural roads are important, with Fridays and Sundays as primary shifts.

Qualifications

• Experience caring for clients with dementia is preferred.
• Patient, warm and playful personality with gentle redirection.
• Reliable, punctual and committed to a consistent weekly schedule.

Responsibilities

• Provide continuous supervision and companionship.
• Keep her entertained with cards, TV, and conversation.
• Serve afternoon tea and a treat.
• Prepare and serve dinner (around 5:30 PM).
• Give medication reminders: pills and eye drops with dinner and before bed.
• Support a calm bedtime routine (around 8:30 PM).
• Respond patiently to repeated questions and redirect gently.
• Later drive her home from seniors program.

Skills

Dementia care

Patience

Reliability

Communication

Flexible schedule

Education

PSW/HCA/PAB certification

Tools

CPR Certification

First Aid Certification

Driver's license/Vehicle

Job description

Personal Support Worker - Lakefield, ON - CAD$270.00/week

Description

About the Client:We're supporting a warm, funny 92-year-old woman living with dementia. She lives in a welcoming multi-generational family home in Lakefield, Ontario. Her long-term memory is strong, but her short-term memory is limited, so she often repeats questions and needs gentle, continuous supervision. She's spirited and independent-minded, and she loves attention, fun and company. She may be hesitant with a new person at first, so patience and a good sense of humor go a long way. Her family caregiver works evenings and needs reliable, engaging support so she can have some downtime.

Responsibilities:

• Provide companionship and constant supervision (she should not be left unattended)
• Serve her afternoon tea and a treat
• Keep her entertained: card games, TV or home-video shows, sports games and conversation
• Give pills and eye drops with dinner and again before bed, as directed by the family
• Support her bedtime routine around 8:30 PM (she does not require bathing assistance)
• Stay calm and cheerful when answering repeated questions
• Leave brief visit notes for the family

What We're Looking For:

• Experience supporting clients with dementia (PSW or similar background preferred)
• Patient, warm and playful personality who can gently redirect without being pushy
• Comfortable with medication reminders and following a set routine
• Reliable, punctual and committed to a consistent weekly schedule
• Reliable vehicle and willingness to travel to the Lakefield area (we are sourcing from the Peterborough area)
• Clear, respectful communication with the family

Schedule:

• Fridays: 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM (5 hours)
• Sundays: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM (5 hours)
• Friday is the family's top priority. Sunday can start slightly later if needed.
• Please meet her at the home first. Pickup from her seniors' day program in Lakefield (around 3:00 PM on Fridays) may be added later, once she's comfortable with you.
• Start as soon as possible
• One consistent caregiver is key to building trust, so we're looking for someone who can commit to this ongoing schedule.

Pay & Hours

CAD$27.00/hr

CAD$27.00/hr Hourly rate

CAD$270.00/week

CAD$270.00/week Per week

Estimated Earnings Based on 2 day(s)/week

Required Days

Friday 4:00pm-9:00pm

Sunday 12:00pm-5:00pm

Immediately

Location

Lakefield, ON

Care needs

Companionship

Medication reminders

Meal prep

Transportation

Medical appointments

Requirements

License/Certification

Personal Support Worker (PSW)

Required languages

Considerations

Experience with dementia/Alzheimer's

Additional Considerations

About the Client:We are supporting a warm, spirited woman in her 90s who lives with her family in a quiet rural home about 30 minutes outside the nearest city. She has dementia: her long-term memory is strong, but her short-term memory is limited, so she repeats questions and cannot be left unattended. She loves attention, fun and conversation. She can be sarcastic and independent, and may say "I don't need help" at first. She attends a seniors program on weekdays. Her family is looking for one consistent, patient caregiver to keep her engaged in the evenings and on weekends and give her primary caregiver time to work and rest.

Responsibilities:

• Provide continuous supervision and friendly companionship
• Keep her entertained with cards, TV or home videos, sports games, and conversation
• Serve her afternoon tea and a treat
• Prepare and serve dinner (around 5:30 PM)
• Give medication reminders: pills and eye drops with dinner and again before bed
• Support a calm bedtime routine (around 8:30 PM)
• Respond patiently to repeated questions and redirect gently
• Later in the placement: pick her up from her seniors program and drive her home
• No bathing or hands-on personal care is needed at this time. Tasks may be added later.

What We're Looking For:

• PSW, HCA or PAB certification
• Experience with dementia care, with patience and gentle redirection skills
• A playful personality and a good sense of humour, comfortable with sarcasm
• Reliable and punctual, committed to being her one consistent caregiver
• Own vehicle and comfort driving rural roads for the commute and pickups
• Clear communication with the family and respect for her routines
• CPR and First Aid are an asset

Schedule:

• Fridays, 4:00 PM-9:00 PM during the one-month trial. Meet at the home with no pickup at first. Friday is the family's top priority.
• After the trial: Fridays 3:00 PM-9:00 PM, including pickup from the seniors program
• Sundays, 12:00 PM-5:00 PM (may start slightly later)
• One-month trial, then ongoing. A good personality fit for both client and caregiver is important.