Description

About the Clients:
We're seeking a compassionate caregiver for an elderly Italian couple in their late 70s and early 80s living in Niagara Falls. The father is experiencing cognitive decline with episodes of confusion, disorientation, and fear. He's awaiting assessment at a geriatric clinic and occasionally believes people are trying to harm him during these episodes. The mother is also experiencing cognitive overwhelm and struggles to appropriately support her husband during his difficult moments, often becoming agitated herself which escalates situations. Both parents are very resistant to accepting care and prefer to maintain their independence. They recently relocated from Toronto back to Niagara Falls where they have family connections and feel more at home. This is their first time receiving skilled care support.

Responsibilities:

Provide companionship and establish a trusting relationship with both clients

Monitor their wellbeing and safety, reporting any concerns to family

Help organize and declutter their apartment, particularly the second bedroom

Assist with light housekeeping and tidying

Provide medication reminders and ensure prescriptions are filled

Offer mobility support and transfer assistance as needed (father uses cane and walker)

Guide the mother on better approaches to support her husband during confusion episodes

Use gentle redirection and memory prompts for cognitive support

Maintain clear communication with family about visits and any incidents

What We're Looking For:

PSW certification or equivalent professional training required

Experience with dementia care and behavioral episodes essential





Patience working with care-resistant clients

Cultural sensitivity (Italian background or familiarity preferred)

English fluency required, Italian language skills a strong asset

Calm, patient demeanor with ability to de-escalate situations

Strong initiative and problem-solving skills

Excellent communication with family members

Ability to work independently and respect client independence

Experience supporting multiple clients simultaneously

Schedule:
Starting with two visits per week, 3 hours each (Tuesday and Thursday, 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM), with potential to expand to three visits at 2 hours each as the relationship develops. Daytime hours only as clients prefer not going out after dark. Flexibility and consistency are important.

Pay & Hours
CAD$27.00/hr

CAD$27.00/hr Hourly rate

CAD$162.00/week

CAD$162.00/week Per week

Estimated Earnings Based on 2 day(s)/week

Required Days
Tuesday 11:00am-2:00pm

Thursday 11:00am-2:00pm

Immediately

Location
Care needs
Mobility support
Medication reminders
Companionship
Requirements
License/Certification
Personal Support Worker (PSW)

Required languages
Considerations
Additional Considerations
Experience with dementia/Alzheimer's

Flexible with schedule changes

Parents are very resistant to accepting care. Father experiencing early dementia with episodes of fear and paranoia. Mother cognitively overwhelmed and doesn't handle father's episodes well. Both need gentle, patient approach to build trust. Caregiver must be experienced with care resistance and behavioral episodes.

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