Personal Support Worker

CareQuilt; Markham; On-site; CAD 31,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Quilt, Inc. in Unionville, Markham, Ontario is seeking a compassionate Developmental Support Worker / Personal Support Worker to assist an elderly couple at home. The role focuses on fresh meal preparation, light housekeeping, companionship, and helping manage daily tasks to maintain independence.

The schedule is small and regular: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM. A vehicle for errands and potential transportation to medical appointments is preferred, with dementia

Qualifications

• Experience caring for seniors and maintaining independence.
• Reliable access to a vehicle for errands or medical visits.
• Experience supporting clients with dementia or memory challenges.

Responsibilities

• Assist with light meal preparation for lunch and dinner.
• Light housekeeping and tidying, dishwashing, and laundry support.
• Help create shopping lists and run errands for groceries or household items.
• Provide companionship and alleviate caregiver burden on the wife.
• Support daily task organization and planning; transport to medical appointments if needed.

Skills

Caregiving

Meal prep

Light housekeeping

Companionship

Transportation

Shopping assistance

Schedule management

Dementia experience

Job description

Developmental Support Worker / Personal Support Worker / Health Care Aide - Unionville, Markham - CAD$162.00/week

Description

About the Clients:

We're seeking a compassionate caregiver for a couple in their late eighties living independently in Unionville. Both clients are cognitively sharp and capable of making their own decisions, but are beginning to need support with daily tasks. The husband has more significant health issues and multiple medical appointments, while the wife has been shouldering most of the household responsibilities and is becoming fatigued from the workload. They prefer to age in place and enjoy eating fresh, home-cooked meals rather than relying on frozen or prepared foods. They're cautious about accepting help but recognize the need for support to maintain their independence and quality of life.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with meal preparation for lunch and dinner, focusing on fresh ingredients and home cooking
• Light housekeeping including dishes, running the dishwasher, and general tidying
• Help create shopping lists and potentially run errands for ingredients or household items
• Provide companionship and support to reduce caregiver burden on the wife
• Assist with organizing and managing daily tasks
• Future potential to help coordinate and provide transportation to medical appointments
• Support both clients in maintaining their preferred lifestyle and routines

What We're Looking For:

• Patient, warm caregiver who understands the importance of building trust slowly
• Experience supporting seniors who value their independence
• Reliable access to a vehicle for potential errands and future transportation needs
• Comfortable with light meal preparation and basic cooking skills
• Respectful of clients' preferences and routines
• Ability to work independently while being attentive to both clients' needs
• Understanding that the husband may be less interested in direct interaction, while the wife is more open to support

Schedule:

Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM. This schedule allows for meal preparation support during the midday period when the wife typically handles lunch preparation. The family is starting with this reduced schedule to ease into the arrangement, with potential to increase days and hours as comfort and needs grow.

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

Unionville, Markham

Care needs

Meal prep

Companionship

Transportation

Shopping assistance

Requirements

Required languages

Considerations

Flexible with schedule changes

Experience with dementia/Alzheimer's

Additional Considerations

Caregiver should have access to a vehicle for errands and potential medical appointments. Family prefers natural, home-cooked meals over frozen foods. Father may be experiencing early signs of dementia and forgetfulness. Mother is primary caregiver and needs support to reduce her burden. Both clients are cognitively able to make decisions and will be involved in care planning. Starting slow with potential to increase hours in the future.