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, explicit communication, and a caregiver who brings positive energy while respecting their independence.
Responsibilities:
Administer medications at precise 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
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
CAD$22.00/hr Hourly rate
CAD$1,232.00/week
CAD$1,232.00/week Per week
Estimated Earnings Based On 7 day(s)/week
Required Days
7 days a week, 8 hours a day
Immediately
Location
Don Mills, Toronto
Care needs
Mobility support
Personal care
Meal prep
Medication reminders
Companionship
Transportation
Requirements
License/Certification
Personal Support Worker (PSW)
Required languages
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.
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