Personal Support Worker

Quilt; The Blue Mountains; On-site; CAD 31,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

Quilt is seeking a Personal Support Worker to assist an 85-year-old woman in Blue Mountains/Collingwood, ON, after a cardiac event. You will provide daytime companionship, monitor safety, and assist with meals and mobility in the family home.

The role requires compassion, reliability, and strong communication with family and health services. Schedule: Tue/Wed/Thu 12–3 PM, 9 hours per week, in-home support with a warm, patient approach.

Qualifications

• Compassionate caregiver with a calm, patient approach.
• Reliable, punctual and able to follow a schedule.
• Excellent communication with family and medical contacts.
• Experience supporting seniors with memory challenges and recovery after hospital stay.

Responsibilities

• Provide attentive daytime companionship and supervision.
• Prepare and assist with lunch and light meals.
• Encourage mobility and safe walker use.
• Monitor wellbeing and report changes to family.
• Engage in conversation and activities to support cognitive engagement.
• Ensure safety and comfort during visits.
• Complete visit reports documenting observations.
• Support adjustment to the new living environment.

Skills

Compassionate care

Reliability & punctuality

Strong communication

Experience with memory challenges

Independent with family involvement

Job description

Personal Support Worker - Blue Mountains, Collingwood, ON - CAD$243.00/week

Description

About the Client:

We are seeking a compassionate and reliable caregiver for an 85-year-old woman who recently experienced a cardiac episode requiring hospitalization. She has been living independently until late April 2026, when she had a heart-related health event that resulted in a week-and-a-half hospital stay. She is now recovering in her son's home on the main level, having transitioned from her previous apartment above the garage.

She has early-stage memory challenges consistent with age-related cognitive changes, though her long-term memory remains strong. She recently spent a month in Mexico with family without issues and has historically been very active—managing her own meals, navigating stairs multiple times daily, and maintaining her independence. Her short-term memory can be affected by new environments, typically requiring 3-4 days to adjust and regain familiarity and confidence.

She lost some strength and mobility during her hospital stay and is currently using a walker. She has an on-suite bathroom in her main-level bedroom and wears a personal emergency response device around her neck. A PSW from Ontario Health at Home provides bathing assistance. She is on a medication schedule managed by family in the morning and evening. She is cognitively engaged, remembers significant family events (including an expected great-grandchild in August 2026), and enjoys social interaction and companionship.

Responsibilities:

• Provide attentive companionship and supervision during daytime hours
• Prepare and assist with lunch
• Encourage mobility and safe use of walker
• Monitor overall well-being and report any changes in condition or behavior
• Engage in meaningful conversation and activities to support cognitive stimulation
• Ensure safety and comfort throughout the visit
• Complete visit reports documenting observations and activities
• Support the client's adjustment to her new living environment

What We're Looking For:

• A warm, patient caregiver who understands the importance of consistency and building trust
• Someone who can recognize subtle changes in mood, behavior, or physical condition
• Strong communication skills to keep family informed
• Reliable and punctual with a flexible, compassionate approach
• Experience supporting seniors with memory challenges and post-hospitalization recovery
• Ability to work independently while being part of a family care team
• Understanding that the client is regaining strength and confidence after a significant health event

Schedule:

Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 12 PM to 3 PM (3-4 hours per day). The family manages morning and evening care, with teenagers arriving home by mid-afternoon. This schedule allows family members to fulfill work commitments while ensuring continuous supervision during the client's recovery period.

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