We are a private family seeking reliable, caring PSWs / caregivers for an elderly Indo-Canadian couple in their 80s in their condo at 585 Bloor St E (near Sherbourne subway). Daytime care is already covered. We are building a small, consistent team for awake overnight shifts every night and weekend day shifts. Please tell us which nights and weekend days you can commit to.
Shifts
- Awake overnight shifts, 7 nights a week, approx. 7:30 PM to 7:30 AM (you must stay awake and alert)
- Weekend day shifts, Saturday and Sunday, approx. 7:30 AM to 7:30 PM
- Part-time or full time; several people will share the schedule
Duties
- Fall prevention: overnight bathroom assists, walker support, safe transfers
- Reminders for medications and eye drops, and reminders to wear glasses
- Personal care, toileting, grooming and dressing
- Light meal preparation, dishes and tidying
- Gentle exercise,
walks and companionship (weekends)
- Calm, patient support for an elderly woman recovering from a stroke, with memory and vision problems
- Report any changes or concerns to the family
Requirements
- PSW certificate, or RPN / nursing background
- Canadian experience caring for seniors (home care, retirement or long-term care)
- Comfortable staying fully awake through overnight shifts
- Dementia and stroke experience is a strong asset
- References and a Vulnerable Sector Check
- Reliable, punctual, compassionate and patient
- Living in or near downtown Toronto preferred
Pay: $26.00 per hour, a premium rate for overnight and weekend shifts. Pay: $26.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
📌 Overnight & Weekend Caregiver / PSW (Awake Nights) (Toronto)
🏢 Grover Medicine Professional
📍 Toronto
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