Personal Support Worker - Scarborough, ON - CAD$783.00/week Description
We're seeking a compassionate and experienced caregiver to support an 83-year-old gentleman recovering from knee replacement surgery in Scarborough (Markham and Lawrence area). This is his first time receiving professional care, and the family is looking for someone who can provide reliable short-term support during his four-week recovery period starting September 1st.
About the Client:Our client is recovering from knee replacement surgery and will spend one week in hospital rehab before returning home. He uses a walker and requires assistance with mobility, personal care including bathing and dressing, and medication reminders. He needs supervision for safety due to cognitive considerations. His wife will be home but has her own medical conditions and cannot provide physical care. Prior to surgery, he was the primary driver for household errands and grocery shopping.
Responsibilities: Assist with morning routine including getting out of bed, bathing, and dressing
Support evening routine and preparation for bed
Provide mobility assistance using walker, including navigating stairs
Medication reminders and assistance
Light housekeeping and tidying
Transportation to and from physiotherapy appointments
Accompany client's wife on essential errands and grocery shopping
Supervision for safety throughout the day
Post-surgery recovery support and monitoring
What We're Looking For: Qualified PSW with Canadian training and certification
Experience with post-surgical care and recovery
Comfortable assisting with walker and mobility devices
Personal care experience including bathing support
Valid driver's license and reliable vehicle for transportation
Calm,



patient demeanor with excellent communication skills
Ability to make clients feel comfortable and respected
Reliable and consistent with positive energy
Experience working with elderly clients and cognitive supervision
Schedule:Daily support for four weeks starting September 1st. Morning shift from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM and evening shift from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM (6 hours daily, 7 days per week). Schedule may be adjusted based on discharge timing from hospital rehab. Flexibility and reliability are essential during this recovery period.
Pay & Hours CAD$27.00/hr
CAD$27.00/hr
Hourly rate
CAD$783.00/week
CAD$783.00/week
Per week
Estimated Earnings Based on 14 day(s)/week Required Days Monday 9:00am-11:00am
Monday 5:30pm-7:30pm
Tuesday 9:00am-11:00am
Tuesday 5:30pm-7:30pm
Thursday 9:00am-11:00am
Thursday 5:30pm-7:30pm
Friday 8:00am-11:00am
Friday 5:30pm-7:30pm
Saturday 9:00am-11:00am
Saturday 5:30pm-7:30pm
Sunday 9:00am-11:00am
Sunday 5:30pm-7:30pm
Immediately Location Scarborough, ON
Care needs Mobility support
Personal care
Medication reminders
Transportation
Companionship
Requirements License/Certification
Personal Support Worker (PSW)
Required languages Considerations Comfortable with stairs
Physical lifting may be required
Additional Considerations Post-surgical recovery support for knee replacement. Client uses walker/wheelchair and requires assistance with transfers and stair navigation. Transportation needed for physiotherapy appointments and errands, as primary caregiver (spouse) is elderly and cannot drive. Supervision for safety during recovery period. Experience with post-hospital discharge and rehabilitation support preferred.

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