Personal Support Worker

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

Job summary

Quilt, Inc. is seeking a compassionate Personal Support Worker to provide evening companionship and dementia care for a woman living in a Mississauga retirement home's independent living sector.

The role focuses on calm redirection during sundowning, clear communication despite hearing challenges, and gentle activities to maintain quality of life. Evening shifts Friday to Sunday 6:30 PM–9:30 PM (9 hours/week) with potential for extending care.

Qualifications

• Certified PSW with dementia/Alzheimer's experience.
• Experience supporting individuals with evening agitation and sundowning.
• Clear, patient English communication for a hard-of-hearing client.
• Reliable, consistent caregiver with de-escalation skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide evening companionship and support during agitation or confusion.
• Use redirection techniques to calm the client during sundowning.
• Encourage light physical activity and walks when possible.
• Engage in cognitive activities such as conversation, puzzles, or coloring.
• Assist with light meal prep, laundry, and light housekeeping as needed.
• Maintain clear, patient communication given hearing challenges.
• Build trust through consistent presence in the client's routine.

Skills

Empathy

Clear communication

De-escalation techniques

Dementia care

Evening care

Education

Personal Support Worker (PSW)

Job description

Personal Support Worker - Port Credit, Mississauga - CAD$243.00/week

Description

About the Client:

We're seeking a compassionate caregiver for a woman living in a retirement home's independent living sector in Mississauga. She has Alzheimer's disease and experiences increased agitation and confusion during evening hours, which is common with this condition. While she remains lucid for much of the day, evenings require consistent support from someone she recognizes and trusts. She is hard of hearing and does not wear hearing aids, so clear communication is essential. She does not wander but benefits from encouragement to walk around the residence or outdoor grounds. The goal is to provide quality companionship and support that helps maintain her calm and quality of life.

Responsibilities:

• Provide consistent evening companionship and support during periods of agitation or confusion
• Use proven strategies to redirect and calm the client when she expresses confusion about her surroundings
• Encourage light physical activity, including walks within the residence or on the grounds when weather permits
• Engage the client in cognitive activities such as conversation, puzzles, or coloring
• Assist with light meal prep, laundry, and housekeeping as needed
• Maintain clear, patient communication given the client's hearing challenges
• Build trust and familiarity through consistent presence

What We're Looking For:

• Certified PSW with demonstrated experience supporting individuals with dementia or Alzheimer's disease
• Strong understanding of dementia-related behaviors, particularly evening agitation and confusion
• Excellent communication skills with clear, easily understood English (essential due to client's hearing impairment)
• Patient, compassionate personality with proven ability to use redirection and calming techniques
• Reliable and committed to consistency, as familiarity is crucial for this client
• Own vehicle preferred for commuting to Mississauga location

Schedule:

Friday, Saturday, and Sunday evenings from 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM (9 hours per week total). Ongoing care anticipated for three months or longer, with potential to start in December.

Pay & Hours

CAD$27.00/hr

CAD$27.00/hr

Hourly rate

CAD$243.00/week

CAD$243.00/week

Per week

Estimated Earnings Based on 3 day(s)/week

Required Days

Friday 6:30pm-9:30pm

Saturday 6:30pm-9:30pm

Sunday 6:30pm-9:30pm

Within 1 week

Location

Care needs

Companionship

Mobility support

Meal prep

Requirements

License/Certification

Personal Support Worker (PSW)

CPR Certification

First Aid Certification

Required languages

Considerations

Experience with dementia/Alzheimer's

Additional Considerations

Client has Alzheimer's disease with evening agitation and confusion (sundowning). She is hard of hearing and cannot wear hearing aids, requiring caregivers to speak clearly with minimal accent. Client is lucid during much of the day but becomes confused and agitated in evenings. She does not wander but may express wanting to go home. Caregiver must have strong de-escalation and redirection skills to help keep client calm during these episodes. Client lives in independent living section of retirement home. Government support covers morning personal care. Caregiver role focuses on evening companionship, encouraging walks within residence or on grounds, and maintaining calm environment.