Personal Support Worker

Quilt, Inc.; Petawawa; On-site; CAD 9,400 - 13,000; Part time

Job summary

Quilt, Inc. in Petawawa, ON is seeking a compassionate caregiver to support a 95-year-old woman living independently at home in Pembroke. Responsibilities include light housekeeping, laundry, companionship, and mobility assistance, with safety oversight on stairs.

The role requires reliability, patience, and comfort with dogs, in a rural community setting. Schedule: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays 10:00 AM–1:00 PM, long-term with a three-month initial commitment.

Qualifications

• Experience working with seniors who value independence.
• Reliable, punctual and flexible with 3-hour shifts.
• Comfortable around a dog and pet-friendly households.
• Able to assist with laundry, light housekeeping and mobility.
• Willing to work in a rural community setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist with laundry, including navigating basement stairs.
• Light housekeeping and kitchen cleanup after lunch.
• Provide companionship and social engagement.
• Support daily activities to maintain independence and safety.
• Monitor safety around stairs and mobility.

Skills

Companionship

Mobility support

Reliability

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Developmental Support Worker / Personal Support Worker / Health Care Aide - Petawawa, ON - CAD$243.00/week

Description

We're seeking a compassionate and reliable caregiver for a 95-year-old woman living independently in her home in Pembroke, Ontario. She values her independence and is determined to continue living in her own home safely. The primary concern is navigating stairs to access the basement laundry, which has become a safety hazard. She also has a friendly dog in the home.

About the Client:She is 95 years old, living independently in her own home, and has never received professional care before. She is open to receiving help and understands that additional support will enable her to continue living safely at home. She has family nearby who are actively involved in her care. The home includes a friendly dog.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with laundry, including safely navigating basement stairs
• Light housekeeping and kitchen cleanup after lunch
• Provide companionship and social engagement
• Support with daily activities to maintain independence and safety in the home
• Monitor safety, particularly around stairs and mobility

What We're Looking For:

• Experience working with seniors who value their independence
• Comfortable with dogs and pet-friendly households
• Reliable and punctual with consistent availability
• Ability to assist with physical tasks like laundry and light housekeeping
• Patient, warm personality with strong interpersonal skills
• Understanding of fall prevention and safety awareness
• Willingness to work in a rural community setting

Schedule

Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday mornings from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM (3 hours per shift, 9 hours per week). This is a long-term position with a three-month initial commitment. The first two visits are considered trial visits to ensure a good fit for both the caregiver and the family.

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

Monday 10:00am-1:00pm

Thursday 10:00am-1:00pm

Immediately

Location

Petawawa, ON

Care needs

Companionship

Mobility support

Considerations

• Comfortable working around pets
• Comfortable with stairs
• Physical lifting may be required

Additional Considerations

Client is a 95-year-old woman living independently in her home. Primary safety concern is navigating basement stairs for laundry - this is becoming a fall hazard. She values her independence and wants to remain in her home as long as possible. Light housekeeping includes kitchen cleanup after lunch. Family member lives nearby for support.