We're seeking a compassionate caregiver for a 78-year-old woman living in Kingsville, Ontario with her husband. She has been diagnosed with dementia and experiences significant memory challenges, with her recall resetting approximately every 10 minutes. While she remains physically active and functional in daily activities, she experiences intense separation anxiety when her husband leaves the home, which can manifest as anger, suspicion, and jealousy. She is fit, enjoys walking, and responds well to redirection and distraction techniques.
Responsibilities:
- Provide companionship and supervision during visits to give the primary caregiver respite
- Use redirection techniques to manage anxiety and prevent emotional outbursts
- Engage the client in activities such as walks, art projects, or watching movies
- Assist with medication reminders as needed
- Maintain a calm, patient presence and build trust through consistent visits
- Help the client feel comfortable and secure while her husband attends to personal activities like hockey or cycling
What We're Looking For:
- Proven experience with dementia care, particularly managing behavioral challenges like separation anxiety and suspicion
- Ability to use creative redirection strategies and maintain a therapeutic approach
- Calm, patient demeanor with strong interpersonal skills
- Understanding of memory care techniques and ability to work within the client's 10-minute recall loop
- Reliable, consistent presence who can build familiarity and trust over time
- Comfortable with a gradual introduction approach to establish rapport
Schedule:
Mon/Wed/Fri, 7:30pm-10:30pm. Consistency in scheduling is essential for both the client's routine and caregiver retention.
This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in supporting both a client with dementia and her devoted husband who needs respite. The ideal caregiver will be sophisticated in their approach, understanding that success requires patience, creativity, and the ability to make the client feel safe and engaged without triggering anxiety about her husband's absence.
Pay & Hours
CAD$27.00/hr
Hourly rate
CAD$243.00/week
Per week
Estimated Earnings Based on 3 day(s)/week
Required Days
Monday 7:30pm-10:30pm
Friday 7:30pm-10:30pm
Immediately
Location
Kingsville, Ontario
Care needs
Companionship
Medication reminders
Mobility support
Requirements
License/Certification
Personal Support Worker (PSW)
First Aid Certification
CPR Certification
Required languages
Considerations
Experience with dementia/Alzheimer's
Adaptable with schedule changes
Additional Considerations
Client requires experience managing separation anxiety and behavioral challenges associated with advanced dementia. Caregiver must be skilled in redirection techniques and creating calm, distraction-based interventions. The role involves providing respite care to allow the primary caregiver (spouse) time for personal activities while maintaining a consistent, friendly presence that the client can become familiar with over time.
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