Description
About the Client We’re seeking a compassionate caregiver for a woman in her early stages of dementia living in assisted living at Granite Landing in Cambridge. She was diagnosed with MCI in December 2023 and experienced a significant decline following hospitalization for pneumonia and UTI in January 2026, which resulted in delirium that advanced her cognitive symptoms. She experiences confusion, disorientation, difficulty separating dreams from reality, occasional hallucinations, and sundowning behaviors. She sometimes loses her sense of place, may not recognize familiar people correctly, and struggles with nighttime routines and sleep. While she receives support from the facility, she advantages greatly from consistent one-on-one attention to help reduce confusion and maintain engagement. She uses a walker or wheelchair for mobility, is generally capable of dressing herself and making her bed independently, though timing can be unpredictable due to sleep disturbances. She's small in stature (101 lbs) with stable weight but inconsistent food and fluid intake. Hydration has been an ongoing challenge. She responds well to prompting and redirection when someone is present to guide her.
Responsibilities Provide companionship and cognitive engagement during daytime visits to reduce confusion and isolation. Offer memory prompts, gentle redirection, and reality orientation as needed. Encourage and prompt regular fluid intake throughout visits. Accompany her to meals in alternative dining areas within the facility to provide variety and improve meal enjoyment. Support participation in activities and outings within or outside the facility. Assist with mobility support using walker or wheelchair as needed. Maintain a calm, patient presence that helps ground her when she's experiencing confusion or disorientation. Communicate observations about her condition, mood, and any concerns to family members.




What We're Looking For Experience working with individuals with dementia, particularly those experiencing confusion, hallucinations, and sundowning. Strong skills in redirection and de-escalation techniques. Patient, calm demeanor with ability to provide comforting presence. Takes initiative and communicates clearly with family. Reliable and consistent. Respects independence while providing appropriate support. English speaking. Occasionally able to provide transportation for errands or appointments. Comfortable working in assisted living facility environment.
Schedule Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM (flexible, may adjust to 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM depending on caregiver availability and meal timing). Two-hour visits, three times per week to start, with potential to increase hours based on how things progress.
Pay & Hours CAD$27.00/hr
Hourly rate
CAD$162.00/week
Per week
Estimated Earnings Based On 3 day(s)/week
Required Days
Monday 12:00pm-2:00pm
Friday 12:00pm-2:00pm
Within 1 week
Location
Care needs
Mobility support
Companionship
Transportation
Meal prep
Requirements License/Certification
Personal Support Worker (PSW)
CPR Certification
First Aid Certification
Required languages
Considerations Experience with dementia/Alzheimer's
Comfortable with stairs
Flexible with schedule changes
Additional Considerations Client experiences confusion, hallucinations, and difficulty separating dreams from reality. She requires memory prompts, redirection, and cognitive support. Located in assisted living facility at Granite Landing. Needs support during daytime hours, particularly around meal times. Client has difficulty with hydration and requires regular prompting to drink fluids. She may sleep irregularly due to nighttime wakefulness. Caregiver should be experienced with dementia care and capable of providing calm, patient redirection during episodes of confusion.

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