Become a vital caregiver for an 80-year-old couple in need of support. This role centers on personal care, companionship, and mobility assistance in a home-based setting. We are looking for a dedicated Personal Support Worker to assist a couple where the husband has Parkinson's disease.
Your support will include personal care, meal preparation, and ensuring safety during mobility tasks. Your ability to handle physical lifting and provide emotional reassurance will be essential in alleviating the demands on the primary caregiver. Key Responsibilities:
- Assist with personal care, including bathing and dressing
- Supervise mobility and provide safety during transfers
- Prepare and reheat meals with reminders
- Offer companionship and engage in meaningful conversations
- Maintain light housekeeping duties as required Requirements:
- Experience assisting with walkers and wheelchairs
- Robust skills in personal care, especially bathing
- Ability to manage clients exceeding caregiver weight
- Preferred experience with Parkinson's and cancer patients
- Excellent communication and safety awareness skills Support an overburdened spouse through reliable, compassionate care tailored for unique client needs.
📌 Compassionate Personal Support Worker Needed (Ottawa)
🏢 Quilt
📍 Ottawa