Personal Support Worker

CareQuilt; Mattawa; On-site; CAD 8,400 - 11,000; Full time

Job summary

Quilt, Inc. is seeking a compassionate Personal Support Worker to care for a woman with dementia living in Mata, Ontario. The role requires delivering personal care, morning routines, and companionship in a home setting.

The caregiver will monitor health, document observations, and communicate with family and nursing oversight. Certification and experience with dementia are essential, with a reliable, professional approach to care.

Qualifications

• Certified Personal Support Worker (PSW) with valid certification.
• Experience working with clients living with dementia or cognitive decline.
• Patient, compassionate approach with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to provide respectful personal care while maintaining client dignity.
• Strong observation and documentation skills.
• Reliable, punctual, and professional.
• Comfortable working independently in a home environment.
• Understanding of progressive dementia care needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care assistance including bathing, toileting, and incontinence care.
• Support with morning routines and hygiene.
• Offer companionship and engagement during visits.
• Assist with daily activities and provide gentle redirection as needed.
• Monitor client's condition and document observations after each visit.
• Communicate regularly with family and nursing oversight team about any changes in condition.
• Help maintain dignity and quality of life for the client.

Skills

PSW certification

Dementia care experience

Patient, compassionate

Observation & documentation

Reliable & punctual

Independent in home setting

Education

PSW Certification

CPR Certification

First Aid Certification

Job description

Description

We are seeking a compassionate and experienced Personal Support Worker to provide care for a woman in her early sixties living with dementia in Mata, Ontario.

About the Client

Our client has been living with dementia for approximately three years, with symptoms progressing over time. She requires assistance with personal care, including morning hygiene and incontinence care. She experiences significant memory challenges, often asking repetitive questions and having difficulty with routine tasks like locating items in plain sight. She is a smoker but sometimes forgets how to light cigarettes and needs gentle reminders and assistance. Her partner works full-time from home with a demanding schedule, particularly during morning hours when he has back-to-back meetings with international colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care assistance including bathing, toileting, and incontinence care
• Support with morning routines and hygiene
• Offer companionship and engagement during visits
• Assist with daily activities and provide gentle redirection as needed
• Monitor client's condition and document observations after each visit
• Communicate regularly with family and nursing oversight team about any changes in condition
• Help maintain dignity and quality of life for the client

What We're Looking For

• Certified Personal Support Worker (PSW) with valid certification
• Experience working with clients living with dementia or cognitive decline
• Patient, compassionate approach with excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to provide respectful personal care while maintaining client dignity
• Strong observation and documentation skills
• Reliable, punctual, and professional
• Comfortable working independently in a home environment
• Understanding of progressive dementia care needs

Schedule

Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM (2 hours per visit, 6 hours per week). This schedule may expand based on family needs and caregiver availability. The family is looking to start as soon as possible.

Pay & Hours

CAD$27.00/hr

Hourly rate

CAD$162.00/week

Per week

Estimated Earnings Based on 3 day(s)/week

Required Days

Monday 9:00am-11:00am

Friday 9:00am-11:00am

Immediately

Location

Care needs

Personal care

Companionship

Mobility support

Requirements

License/Certification

Personal Support Worker (PSW)

CPR Certification

First Aid Certification

Required languages

Considerations

Experience with dementia/Alzheimer's

Non-smoking household preferred

Additional Considerations

Client smokes and may need reminders and assistance with smoking. Caregiver should be comfortable supporting client with morning routines including cleaning and personal hygiene. Client works from home and has frequent morning meetings, so caregiver support during peak morning hours is essential. Caregiver will work alongside nurse oversight and complete visit reports to track care plan progress.