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Quilt is seeking a Developmental Support Worker / Personal Support Worker to assist a bariatric client at Cardinal Heights, ON. The role focuses on mobility support, transfers with two-person assist, personal care, meal prep, light housekeeping, and companionship.
You'll work weekends (Sat/Sun 12:00–14:00 and 17:00–19:00) with occasional flexibility; you must be reliable, compassionate, and discreet, fluent in English, and comfortable with lifts and two-person transfers.
Description
About the Client:
The client is bariatric, weighs 350+ lbs., and requires two-person assists when using lifts. They need support with mobility, personal care, meals, and light housekeeping, including help with bathing and dressing. They are looking for a caregiver who is steady, easy to be around, and able to build a consistent routine with them.
Responsibilities:
Mobility assistance, including transfers with mechanical lift equipmentTwo-person assists for all lift transfersPersonal care, including bathing and dressingMeal preparation based on the client's preferences and dietary needsLight housekeeping, including cleaning and laundryKeeping the home safe and comfortableClear, proactive communication about changes in care needs
What We're Looking For:
Experience providing bariatric careComfortable and confident with mechanical lifts and two-person transfer techniqueComfortable providing personal care with dignity and respectAble to plan and prepare meals independentlyPositive presence that puts the client at easeTakes initiative and anticipates needsReliable and punctualStrong communication skillsFluent in English
Schedule:
Saturdays and Sundays, two visits per day: 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Ongoing weekend position.
Pay & Hours
CAD$27.00/hr
CAD$27.00/hr
Hourly rate
CAD$297.00/week
CAD$297.00/week
Per week
Estimated Earnings Based On 4 day(s)/week
Required Days
Saturday 12:00pm-2:00pm
Saturday 5:00pm-7:00pm
Sunday 12:00pm-5:00pm
Sunday 5:00pm-7:00pm
Immediately
Location
Cardinal Heights, ON
Care needs
Mobility support
Personal care
Meal prep
Companionship
Requirements
License/Certification
CPR Certification
First Aid Certification
Required languages
Considerations
Physical lifting may be required
Flexible with schedule changes
Additional Considerations
Split-shift schedule required: 12-2pm and 5-7pm daily with some flexibility. Client needs transfer assistance and bathing support. Laundry and cleaning included in daily tasks.
Client is bariatric and requires two-person assist. Each visit will consist of accompanied Ontario Health at Home support for two-person lifting.