Personal Support Worker

CareQuilt; Stevensville; On-site; CAD 6,800 - 7,900; Part time

Job summary

Quilt, Inc. seeks a caring Developmental Support Worker / Personal Support Worker in Stevensville, ON to assist an 89-year-old woman with companionship, transportation, and light domestic tasks. The role includes helping with errands, outings, meals, and maintaining safety for a fall-risk senior living in Stevensville.

The position requires reliable transportation, a valid driver's license, and flexibility for two 3-hour visits per week. Prior experience with seniors is preferred.

Qualifications

• Patient, warm caregiver with a compassionate bedside manner.
• Reliable transportation and a valid driver's license.
• Comfortable with 3-hour visits and multiple stops.
• Experience supporting seniors who are independent but need companionship and transportation.

Responsibilities

• Provide transportation and companionship for errands including grocery shopping and visits to local shops.
• Accompany client to medical appointments as needed.
• Assist with light housekeeping tasks such as changing bed linens.
• Support meal preparation and social activities.
• Ensure safety during outings, especially in winter conditions.

Skills

Transportation

Companionship

Meal prep

Light housekeeping

Mobility assistance

Fall risk awareness

Elderly care

Communication

Job description

Developmental Support Worker / Personal Support Worker / Health Care Aide - Stevensville, ON - CAD$162.00/week

Description

About the Client:

We're seeking a compassionate caregiver for an 89-year-old woman living in Stevensville who recently lost her husband of 69 years this past February. She's remarkably independent and active, but needs support getting out of the house and maintaining her social connections. She uses a walker occasionally when out shopping and is considered a fall risk, particularly with winter approaching. She's a lovely, social person who enjoys sharing stories about her late husband with everyone she meets. She lives with her adult son who is legally blind and works from home, so he has limited ability to provide transportation and assistance.

Responsibilities:

• Provide transportation and companionship for errands including grocery shopping, trips to Walmart for clothing and household items, and visits to the LCBO
• Accompany client to medical appointments as needed
• Assist with light housekeeping tasks, particularly changing bed linens and other tasks that require two hands
• Support meal preparation as needed
• Provide companionship during outings to restaurants like Harvey's and occasional casino visits
• Ensure safety during outings, particularly in winter conditions
• Help maintain her active lifestyle and social connections

What We're Looking For:

• Patient, warm personality who enjoys conversation and can listen compassionately to stories about her late husband
• Reliable transportation and valid driver's license
• Comfortable with 3-hour visits that may include multiple stops and activities
• Ability to assist someone who uses a walker and is a fall risk
• Flexible and easygoing approach to spending time together
• Experience with seniors who are largely independent but need companionship and transportation support

Schedule:

Two 3-hour visits biweekly, starting around 10:00 AM or later. Preferred days are Monday and Thursday, or Wednesday and Thursday to break up the time between her Tuesday card games. Tuesday is not available as she has standing commitments. The schedule is flexible and can be adjusted based on caregiver availability, as long as visits avoid Tuesdays.

Pay & Hours

• CAD$27.00/hr
• Hourly rate
• CAD$162.00/week
• Per week
• Estimated Earnings Based on 2 day(s)/week

Required Days

Preferred days: Mon, Thu

Preferred times: Morning, Afternoon

Immediately

Location

Care needs

Companionship

Transportation

Shopping assistance

Meal prep

Requirements

Required languages

Considerations

• Comfortable with stairs
• Flexible with schedule changes

Additional Considerations

Client is grieving the recent loss of her husband and frequently discusses this with people she meets. She is socially active and enjoys casino visits, card games at the community hall, and regular outings. She uses a walker occasionally for stability, particularly in stores, and is considered a fall risk especially with winter approaching. Client is independent with most daily activities but needs assistance with heavier household tasks like changing bed linens. She values maintaining her active lifestyle and social connections.