02 Oct
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CareQuilt
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Toronto
Personal Support Worker - Don Mills, Toronto - CAD$1,232.00/week
Description
About the Client:
We're seeking a compassionate caregiver for an 86-year-old gentleman with Parkinson's disease who lives at home with his 86-year-old wife. While his wife manages most household tasks like cooking, cleaning, and laundry, she needs support caring for her husband throughout the day. He uses a walker or wheelchair for mobility and requires assistance with most aspects of daily living. This is a family that values reliability, clear communication, and a caregiver who brings positive energy while respecting their independence.
Responsibilities:
- Administer medications at exact times: 6:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 6:00 PM, and 12:00 AM (timing is critical for Parkinson's management)
- Assist with toileting and personal hygiene throughout the day
- Provide full meal preparation and feeding support
- Help with walker and wheelchair transfers
- Offer memory prompts and gentle redirection as needed
- Light tidying and household support
- Occasional transportation for errands or appointments
- Monitor safety and provide supervision
- Communicate clearly with family about daily care and any concerns
What We're Looking For:
- Experience caring for individuals with Parkinson's disease
- Skilled in mobility assistance with walkers and wheelchairs
- Comfortable with toileting and personal care tasks
- Reliable and punctual, especially regarding medication schedules
- Patient, calm demeanor with ability to provide cognitive support
- Takes initiative and anticipates needs
- Fluent English speaker
- Valid driver's license for occasional outings
- Someone who makes the client feel comfortable while bringing positive energy to the home
Schedule:
Daily live-in care needed. The caregiver will have an uninterrupted sleep period overnight (client sleeps from approximately 12:00 AM to 9:00 AM). Active caregiving duties will be spread throughout the day around medication times and personal care needs, totaling approximately 8 hours of hands-on work. The client spends most of his time resting in his chair, requiring assistance primarily for bathroom visits (about three times daily) and medication administration.
Pay & Hours
CAD$22.00/hr
Hourly rate
CAD$1,232.00/week
Per week
Estimated EarningsBased on 7 day(s)/week
Required Days
7 days a week, 8 hours a day
Expected start date
Immediately
Location
Don Mills, Toronto
Care needs
- Mobility support
- Personal care
- Meal prep
- Medication reminders
- Light housekeeping
- Companionship
- Transportation
Requirements
License/Certification
- Personal Support Worker (PSW)
Required languages
- English
Considerations
- Physical lifting may be required
- Experience with dementia/Alzheimer's
- Flexible with schedule changes
Additional Considerations
Caregiver must be reliable, patient, calm, and bring positive energy. Must take initiative, communicate clearly with family, and respect client independence. Experience with Parkinson's disease essential. Must be comfortable with strict medication schedule at 6am, 12pm, 6pm, and 12am daily. Client lives with 86-year-old spouse who is primary caregiver but needs support.
📌 Personal Support Worker (Toronto)
🏢 CareQuilt
📍 Toronto