Nursing Student - Annex, Toronto - CAD$156.00/week

Description

About the Client:

We're seeking a compassionate caregiver for an 88-year-old retired professor living independently in the Annex neighborhood. He's an intellectual who enjoys reading, discussing world politics and European current events, and speaking German (his native language). He values his independence deeply and can be sensitive to feeling managed or infantilized.

He experiences loneliness and boredom, as he rarely leaves home and has limited social contact. He has mild Alzheimer's and a history of falls. He lives alone but has a partner who visits for dinner most evenings.

He's used to solitude and can tire easily when entertaining guests for extended periods.

Responsibilities:

- Provide companionship and engage in meaningful conversation
- Assist with light meal preparation, reheating food, and ensuring proper nutrition
- Provide medication reminders
- Light tidying and household organization
- Occasional grocery shopping and errands
- Monitor food freshness and kitchen safety
- Provide memory prompts and gentle redirection as needed
- Report any concerns about falls, eating habits, or safety to family

What We're Looking For:

- Someone who is a good listener and conversationalist
- Patient, calm, and respectful of independence and autonomy
- Comfortable with shorter visits initially while building trust
- Intellectual or bookish background strongly preferred
- German language skills are a significant plus
- European background or cultural familiarity helpful
- Experience with cognitive support and memory care
- Able to engage without being overbearing or managing




- Understanding that relationship-building takes time
- Comfortable with a client who may initially resist help

University nursing students are particularly encouraged to apply, as the intellectual connection would be valuable.

Schedule:

Two visits per week, approximately 2-4 hours per visit. Preferred days are Wednesday and Sunday (before 3:00 PM on Sunday). Initial visits may be shorter (45 minutes to 1 hour) as trust is established, gradually extending to longer visits over time. Flexibility and patience during this adjustment period are essential.

Pay & Hours

CAD$26.00/hr

Hourly rate

CAD$156.00/week

Per week

Estimated EarningsBased on 2 day(s)/week

Required Days

Wednesday 10:00am-1:00pm

Sunday 10:00am-1:00pm

Expected start date

Within 1 week

Location

Annex, Toronto

Care needs

- Companionship
- Meal prep
- Medication reminders
- Light housekeeping
- Transportation

Requirements

License/Certification

- Nursing Student

Required languages
- English

Considerations
- Experience with dementia/Alzheimer's
- Adaptable with schedule changes

Additional Considerations Client is a retired professor who values independence and intellectual conversation. He can be sensitive to feeling managed or infantilized. Enjoys discussing world politics, European current events, and speaking German.

Has experienced falls and memory changes. Lives alone with partner visiting 4-5 evenings weekly. Daughter travels frequently for work. Previous caregiver was not a good fit due to constant talking and not respecting his need for space.

Ideal caregiver should be bookish, intellectual, patient with stubbornness, and able to build trust gradually without being overbearing.

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