Personal Support Worker

CareQuilt; Toronto; On-site; CAD 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Quilt, Inc. is seeking a compassionate Personal Support Worker for a family in North York, Toronto. The role involves supervising and assisting with personal care for two clients, including a woman in her 50s with MS and her 91-year-old mother, in a single home.

The position requires PSW certification, strong communication, and reliability. Weekend shifts are 8 hours on Saturday and Sunday, with rates of CAD$27.00 per hour (CAD$486.00 per week).

Qualifications

• Experience with MS or mobility challenges; supports independence with supervision.
• Care for two clients in the same home, including an elderly parent and adult child.
• Patience, empathy, and strong communication to follow family preferences.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision and standby assistance during showers and personal care routines.
• Assist with dressing and daily organization for two clients.
• Support mobility throughout the home, including stair navigation for the grandmother.

Skills

Mobility support

Personal care

Meal prep

Companionship

Reliability

Education

PSW certification

Job description

Personal Support Worker - North York, Toronto - CAD$486.00/week

Description

About the Clients:

We are seeking a compassionate caregiver for a family in North York caring for two individuals. The primary client is a woman in her 50s with multiple sclerosis (MS) diagnosed in her mid-twenties, which affects her mobility and mental health. She was previously a high-functioning dietician and maintains her independence but requires supervision and assistance. She is mobile but walks slowly with a slight limp, does not use mobility aids indoors, and wears supportive footwear. She can toilet independently but needs someone nearby during showers and when dressing. She feeds herself and communicates well, though frustration can sometimes affect her mood. The secondary client is her mother, a bright 91-year-old with mobility challenges who needs help with bathing, dressing, and navigating stairs. Both clients live together in the same home with family support during weekdays.

Responsibilities:

• Provide supervision and standby assistance during showers and personal care routines
• Assist with dressing and getting organized for daily activities
• Support with mobility throughout the home, including stair navigation for the grandmother
• Light housekeeping and tidying
• Meal preparation and cooking
• Accompany clients on outings via taxi or Uber (caregiver will call transportation and submit receipts)
• Provide companionship and emotional support
• Maintain a calm, patient presence and adapt to the clients' needs

What We're Looking For:

• Experience working with clients who have MS or mobility challenges
• Patience and understanding when working with clients adjusting to loss of independence
• Ability to provide respectful, dignity-focused care
• Comfortable managing care for two clients simultaneously in the same household
• Reliable, consistent, and punctual
• Strong communication skills and ability to follow family preferences
• Flexibility to grow with the family as care needs evolve

Schedule:

Saturday and Sunday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM with a one-hour break (8 hours per day). The family is looking to start in approximately two weeks and values consistency with the same caregiver each week.

Pay & Hours

CAD$27.00/hr

CAD$27.00/hr Hourly rate

CAD$486.00/week

CAD$486.00/week Per week

Estimated Earnings Based on 2 day(s)/week

Required Days

Saturday 8:00am-5:00pm

Sunday 8:00am-5:00pm

Within 2 weeks

Location

North York, Toronto

Care needs

Mobility support

Personal care

Meal prep

Companionship

Requirements

License/Certification

Personal Support Worker (PSW)

Required languages

Considerations

Comfortable with stairs

Flexible with schedule changes

Additional Considerations

Experience working with clients with multiple sclerosis and mental health considerations. Client is a former high-powered dietician who values independence but requires supervision and assistance. Patience and understanding are essential as client may experience frustration when needing help. Grandmother (91) also in home requires mobility assistance, bathing support, and help with dressing and stairs. Both clients are cognitively intact and communicate well.