Personal Support Worker

Quilt; Midland; On-site; CAD 460,000 - 656,000; Part time

Job summary

Quilt in Midland, Ontario seeks a compassionate caregiver to support a 15-year-old after school. Duties include mobility transfers, supervision, iPad time, light snacks, and occasional light housekeeping. Experience with teens and use of patient lifts are essential.

Fluent English and/or French preferred; schedule Monday to Friday 2:00 PM–5:00 PM during the school year. Must have PSW certification, CPR, and First Aid; lifting may be required; access code provided for home entry.

Qualifications

• Experience working with teenagers or mobility challenges.
• Comfortable using patient lifts for transfers and personal care.
• Able to assist with toileting and diaper changes with dignity and respect.
• Fluent in English and/or French; patient and communicative.
• Punctual, reliable, and proactive in family communication.

Responsibilities

• Arrive before 2:00 PM to greet the client after school.
• Assist with transferring from bus and wheeling into the home.
• Help with coat/boots and drying wheelchair if needed.
• Settle in living room with iPad; provide supervision and companionship.
• Prepare and serve light snacks and drinks; light housekeeping tasks.
• Assist with diaper changes using the lift; optional pajamas change.
• Winter: clear a path through snow for wheelchair access.

Skills

Teen care experience

Mobility assistance

Patient lifts

Dignified diaper changes

Clear communication

Reliable and punctual

English/French

Education

PSW (Personal Support Worker)

CPR Certification

First Aid Certification

Job description

Description

We're seeking a compassionate and reliable caregiver to provide after-school support for a 15-year-old with mobility and personal care needs in Midland, Ontario.

About the Client:

Our daughter is a friendly, talkative teenager who loves spending time on her iPad and chatting about her day at school and friends. She uses a wheelchair for mobility and requires assistance with daily activities. While her speech may take some time to understand initially, she communicates well once you get to know her. She's happy, social, and enjoys engaging with caregivers who bring positive energy.

Responsibilities:

• Arrive shortly before 2:00 PM to open the garage door and greet her as she arrives home on the school bus
• Assist with transferring her from the bus and wheeling her into the house
• Help remove her coat, jacket, and boots upon arrival (may need to let wheelchair dry on entrance rug during winter)
• Get her settled comfortably in the living room with her iPad
• Prepare and serve light snacks and drinks from provided options
• Provide supervision and companionship throughout the afternoon
• Assist with diaper changes if needed using the lift system in her bedroom (school typically changes her before departure)
• Optional: Help change her into pajamas before parent arrives home
• Light housekeeping tasks such as laundry may be requested
• During winter months: Clear a path through snow on the driveway to ensure wheelchair accessibility (not full driveway clearing)

What We're Looking For:

• Experience working with teenagers or individuals with mobility challenges
• Comfortable using patient lift systems for transfers and personal care
• Ability to assist with toileting and diaper changes with dignity and respect
• Patient communicator who takes time to understand speech differences
• Reliable, punctual, and brings positive energy
• Takes initiative and communicates clearly with family
• Comfortable entering the home independently using provided access code
• English and/or French speaking

Schedule

Monday through Friday, 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM during the school year, starting September 8th. This is a recurring daily position needed throughout the academic year with potential for renewal.

Pay & Hours

CAD$27.00/hr

CAD$27.00/hr

Hourly rate

CAD$405.00/week

CAD$405.00/week

Per week

Estimated Earnings Based On 5 day(s)/week

Required Days

Monday 2:00pm-5:00pm

Tuesday 2:00pm-5:00pm

Thursday 2:00pm-5:00pm

Friday 2:00pm-5:00pm

Within 1 month

Location

Care needs

Mobility support

Personal care

Meal prep

Companionship

Requirements

License/Certification

• Personal Support Worker (PSW)
• CPR Certification
• First Aid Certification

Considerations

• Physical lifting may be required
• Flexible with schedule changes

Additional Considerations

• Experience with pediatric or teen care required. Must be comfortable using patient lifts for transfers and diaper changes. Caregiver should be patient, positive, and able to engage appropriately with a 15-year-old who enjoys conversation and iPad time. Wheelchair accessibility support needed for winter conditions including potential light snow clearing of pathway.