Description About the Client: We're seeking a compassionate caregiver for an 88-year-old gentleman living in independent living at a retirement home in Barrie. He has been diagnosed with early-stage dementia that is slowly progressing. While he still recognizes family members and has maintained much of his independence, we're starting to notice some decline in personal care routines.
He uses a walker or wheelchair for mobility and has a catheter (the retirement home handles daily bag changes, and Bayshore manages monthly catheter changes). The home also administers his medications, so those tasks are covered.
Responsibilities - Assist with showering and personal hygiene to ensure he stays clean and comfortable
- Help with changing clothes and maintaining valuable grooming habits
- Support with laundry tasks
- Provide memory prompts and gentle redirection as needed
- Encourage participation in exercise classes or activities offered at the retirement home
- Accompany him to on-site programs when appropriate
- Build a trusting relationship through consistent, patient interaction What We're Looking For: The ideal caregiver will make him feel comfortable and respected while providing the support he needs. We value someone who is calm and patient, brings positive energy to each visit, and can work independently while taking initiative when needed. Strong communication with the family is essential, as is reliability and consistency.
Experience with mobility aids (walkers/wheelchairs), personal care, and memory support is important. The caregiver should respect his independence while ensuring his safety and well-being. Comfort working in a retirement home setting and English fluency are required.
Schedule: We're looking for someone to visit once or twice per week, ideally on Tuesday/Thursday or Wednesday/Thursday. Each visit would be approximately 2-3 hours. The family is hoping to start as soon as the right caregiver is found and is open to building a long-term relationship with someone who is a good fit.
Pay & Hours CAD$27.00/hr Hourly rate CAD$27.00/hr CAD$162.00/week Per week CAD$162.00/week Required Days Tuesday 9:00am-12:00pm Thursday 9:00am-12:00pm Immediately Location Waterford Retirement, Barrie Care needs - Personal care
- Companionship
- Mobility support Requirements - License/Certification
- Personal Support Worker (PSW) Considerations - Experience with dementia/Alzheimer's
- Comfortable with stairs Additional Considerations Client lives in a retirement home where staff administers medications and handles daily catheter bag changes. Bayshore performs monthly catheter changes. Caregiver will not be responsible for medication administration or catheter care. Focus is on personal hygiene support, laundry assistance, and encouraging participation in facility activities or exercise programs.
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