Personal Support Worker

Quilt, Inc.; Whitby; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 43,000; Part time

Job summary

Quilt, Inc. in Whitby, Ontario is seeking a dependable in-home caregiver (PSW) to support an 81-year-old man with balance issues and a rotator cuff injury. The role requires patience, reliability, and the ability to follow a care plan while maintaining a warm, engaging presence for the couple and their family.

The caregiver will provide mobility support, companionship, and simple arm/shoulder exercises several times a week, with consistent scheduling and respectful, punctual attendance.

Qualifications

• Experience assisting seniors with balance or mobility issues.
• Ability to repeat information clearly for someone with hearing aids.
• Comfort with fall prevention and mobility support.

Responsibilities

• Provide friendly companionship and attentive supervision during visits.
• Offer standby support with walking and moving around the home to help prevent falls.
• Guide him through arm and shoulder exercises provided by the family.
• Engage in conversation and light, enjoyable activities.
• Help keep the home safe, tidy and free of tripping hazards.
• Update the family and care manager on any changes or concerns.

Skills

Mobility support

Fall prevention

Clear communication

Patient and reliable

Education

PSW

CPR Certification

First Aid Certification

Job description

Description

About the Client:We are a warm, welcoming couple in our 80s, married for over 50 years, looking for a dependable caregiver for the husband (81). He is a sweet, friendly gentleman who has balance issues and a rotator cuff injury, and he wears hearing aids. His spouse is his main support and needs reliable help so she can attend appointments and run errands knowing he is in good hands. Their adult daughters are closely involved and want a consistent, familiar face in the home.

Responsibilities:

• Provide friendly companionship and attentive supervision during visits
• Offer standby support with walking and moving around the home to help prevent falls
• Guide him through arm and shoulder exercises provided by the family
• Engage in conversation and light, enjoyable activities
• Help keep the home safe, tidy and free of tripping hazards
• Update the family and care manager on any changes or concerns

What We're Looking For:

• Experience supporting seniors with balance or mobility challenges
• A clear, distinct speaker who is patient and comfortable repeating themselves (hearing aids)
• Comfort following and encouraging a simple exercise routine
• Warm, respectful, patient and personable
• Reliable and punctual, with a commitment to the same schedule each week
• PSW or relevant caregiving experience preferred; First Aid/CPR a plus
• The same caregiver for every visit, to build trust and routine
• Arrive on time and notify the care manager promptly if you cannot make a visit
• Follow the care plan and the family's preferences
• Be present, attentive and professional throughout each visit

Schedule:

• Tuesdays and Thursdays, 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM (two 3-hour visits per week)
• Consistent days and times each week
• Initial 3-month schedule, with a brief pause in late December for family travel
• Start as early as next week, following a virtual meet-and-greet with the family

Pay & Hours

CAD$27.00/hr

CAD$27.00/hr

Hourly rate

CAD$162.00/week

CAD$162.00/week

Per week

Estimated Earnings Based on 2 day(s)/week

Required Days

Tuesday 12:00pm-3:00pm

Thursday 12:00pm-3:00pm

Immediately

Location

Whitby, Ontario

Care needs

Mobility support

Companionship

Requirements

License/Certification

Personal Support Worker (PSW)

CPR Certification

First Aid Certification

Required languages

Considerations

Flexible with schedule changes

Additional Considerations

About the Clients:An 81-year-old man with balance issues and a rotator cuff injury lives with his wife of over 50 years. He wears hearing aids and sometimes needs things repeated. His wife is his primary support and needs regular, reliable respite for personal appointments and errands. Their family is very involved and wants consistent care.

Responsibilities:

• Supervise and assist safely with mobility and balance
• Guide him through his prescribed arm/shoulder exercises
• Provide friendly companionship and conversation
• Give his wife peace of mind while she is out

What We're Looking For:

• Clear, distinct speaker who is patient and repeats when needed
• Warm, reliable, and attentive caregiver
• Comfortable with fall prevention and mobility support
• Able to commit to the same schedule every week for consistency

Schedule:

• Tuesdays and Thursdays, 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm
• Ongoing 3-month schedule, with a pause for a one-week family trip in late December