Personal Support Worker

Quilt, Inc.; London; On-site; CAD 92,000 - 131,000; Part time

Job summary

Quilt, Inc. in Lambeth (London) is seeking a compassionate Certified PSW to support an 84-year-old man at home. Care includes light personal tasks, mobility support, and companionship while preserving independence and privacy.

A smoker-friendly household is noted and respect for boundaries is essential. The schedule starts with morning visits around 9:00 AM, about 3 hours weekly, with potential for increased hours as needs evolve.

Qualifications

• Certified PSW with experience supporting independent seniors.
• Comfortable working in a smoking household.
• Respectful of client privacy and personal boundaries.

Responsibilities

• Light housekeeping including kitchen cleaning, wiping counters, and vacuuming between professional cleaner visits.
• Cleaning and organizing the refrigerator.
• Laundry including towels and bed linens (weekly to bi-weekly).
• Light errands for household staples like cleaning supplies and essentials.
• Supervision during showering for fall prevention (grab bars and seating).
• Possible light outdoor duties like sweeping pathways and access to the vehicle.
• Companionship and conversation while respecting independence.

Skills

Certified PSW

Experience with seniors

Education

PSW Certification

Job description

Personal Support Worker - Lambeth, London - CAD$81.00/week

Description

We're seeking a compassionate and reliable caregiver to support an 84-year-old gentleman in his London home. He values his independence and privacy highly, is mentally sharp, and enjoys his daily routines including morning walks and weekly social lunches with friends. He's a smoker and prefers minimal intrusion on his personal space while receiving the support he needs to continue living comfortably at home.

About the Client: He lives independently in a three-bedroom house with good indoor and outdoor space. He uses mobility aids and has a medical alert system. While he manages his own medications and most personal tasks, he needs assistance with household maintenance and light personal care supervision. He's particular about his routine and appreciates caregivers who respect his need for space while providing thorough support.

Responsibilities

• Light housekeeping including kitchen cleaning, wiping counters, and vacuuming between professional cleaner visits
• Cleaning and organizing the refrigerator
• Laundry including towels and bed linens (weekly to bi-weekly)
• Light errands for household staples like cleaning supplies and essentials
• Supervision during showering for fall prevention (he has grab bars and shower seating installed)
• Possible light outdoor duties like sweeping pathways and clearing access to the vehicle
• Companionship and conversation while respecting his independence

What We're Looking For

• Certified PSW with experience supporting independent seniors
• Comfortable working in a smoking household
• Respectful of client privacy and personal boundaries
• Reliable, consistent, and takes initiative
• Brings positive energy while maintaining professionalism
• Able to work efficiently and complete tasks within scheduled time

Schedule

Morning visits preferred, ideally starting around 9:00 AM. Flexible timing between 8:30 AM and 11:30 AM. Initial schedule of 3 hours once weekly, with potential to adjust based on needs and compatibility. Client has standing Friday late-morning commitments. This is a long-term position with potential for increased hours as care needs evolve.

Pay & Hours

CAD$27.00/hr

Hourly rate

CAD$81.00/week

Per week

Required Days

Immediately

Location

Lambeth, London

Care needs

Mobility support

Personal care

Meal prep

Companionship

Requirements

License/Certification

Personal Support Worker (PSW)

Considerations

Comfortable with stairs

Non-smoking household preferred

Physical lifting may be required

Additional Considerations

Client is an 84-year-old independent gentleman who values his privacy and personal space. He is mentally sharp but needs physical support. He uses a walker or wheelchair for mobility. The home is a three-bedroom house with reasonable outdoor space. Client is a smoker. He has a medical alert pendant but does not wear it in the shower. He enjoys going out for specialty coffee and food shopping. Driver's license is current but may not be renewed in 18 months. He has a weekly Friday lunch meeting with friends around 11am. Prefers minimal personal contact and values his independence. A cleaner comes monthly for deep cleaning.