Personal Support Worker

Quilt; Oakville; On-site; CAD 33,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Quilt in Oakville is seeking a compassionate caregiver to support an elderly couple. You will assist with personal care, mobility, meals, medications, and daily activities while ensuring safety and dignity. This role emphasizes consistency and trust in a home setting.

Applicants should be a Certified PSW with CPR/First Aid; a valid driver's license is preferred. Expect a part-time schedule of two mornings per week with potential for additional hours as needs evolve.

Qualifications

• PSW certification is required to provide personal care.
• Experience with Parkinson's disease and cancer care is preferred.
• Driver with clean record; ability to support mobility and transfers.

Responsibilities

• Assist father with bathing, dressing, and personal hygiene.
• Support mobility needs including walker/wheelchair transfers.
• Prepare full meals and provide feeding assistance as needed.
• Manage medication reminders and administration for both clients.
• Complete housekeeping tasks including cleaning and laundry.
• Provide cognitive supervision for safety.
• Transport clients to medical appointments and errands.
• Monitor health conditions and communicate changes to family.
• Encourage routine and independence while supporting needs.

Skills

Compassionate care

Mobility assistance

Meal preparation

Medication reminders

Cognitive supervision

Family communication

Reliable driving

Independent work

Patience & empathy

Education

Personal Support Worker (PSW) Certification

CPR Certification

First Aid Certification

Job description

Description

About the Clients:

We're seeking a compassionate caregiver for an elderly couple in Oakville. The father has Parkinson's disease and colon cancer with minimal mobility, requiring walker or wheelchair assistance. The mother manages multiple autoimmune diseases including severe arthritis and colitis. While she remains mobile and independent, her conditions often confine her to bed during flare-ups. Both are in their mid-70s and value their independence but recognize they need consistent support.

Responsibilities:

• Assist father with bathing, dressing, and personal hygiene
• Support mobility needs including walker/wheelchair transfers
• Prepare full meals and provide feeding assistance as needed
• Manage medication reminders and administration for both clients
• Complete housekeeping tasks including cleaning and laundry
• Provide cognitive supervision for safety
• Transport clients to medical appointments and errands
• Monitor health conditions and communicate changes to family
• Encourage father to get out of bed and maintain daily routines
• Support mother's need to rest while ensuring household tasks are completed

What We're Looking For:

• Experience with Parkinson's disease and cancer care
• Skilled in mobility assistance with walkers and wheelchairs
• Proficient in personal care including bathing support
• Capable of full meal preparation and feeding assistance
• Knowledge of medication management
• Comfortable providing cognitive support and supervision
• Reliable driver with clean record
• Strong communication skills with family members
• Patient, calm demeanor with positive energy
• Takes initiative and works independently
• Respects client independence while providing necessary support
• Experience caring for multiple clients simultaneously

This is the couple's first time receiving professional care, so a caregiver who can build trust and familiarity is essential. They previously had inconsistent government-provided nursing that they found frustrating due to rotating staff. The family daughter lives out of state and needs assurance her parents are in capable, consistent hands.

Schedule:

Monday and Friday mornings, 2 hours per visit. Flexibility to add Wednesday and increase hours as needs evolve. Morning timing preferred to help father start his day and allow mother time to rest.

Pay & Hours

CAD$27.00/hr

Hourly rate

CAD$108.00/week

Per week

Estimated Earnings Based On 2 day(s)/week

Required Days

Monday 9:00am-11:00am

Friday 9:00am-11:00am

Immediately

Location

Care needs

Personal care

Mobility support

Meal prep

Medication reminders

Transportation

Companionship

Requirements

License/Certification

Personal Support Worker (PSW)

CPR Certification

First Aid Certification

Required languages

Considerations

Physical lifting may be required

Experience with dementia/Alzheimer's

Flexible with schedule changes

Additional Considerations

Father has Parkinson's disease and colon cancer with minimal mobility requiring walker/wheelchair assistance and bathing support. Mother has multiple autoimmune diseases including severe arthritis and colitis, limiting her ability to perform household tasks despite maintaining independence. Both parents are in their mid-70s and prefer consistent familiar caregivers. They are adjusting to accepting help and may initially be resistant but recognize the need for support. Previous experience with rotating government nurses was unsatisfactory due to lack of consistency.