Private Family | Central Mississauga | 3 Days per Week | Opportunity for Additional Hours We are seeking a warm, compassionate, reliable, and experienced caregiver to support our parents in their home in central Mississauga, near Mavis Road and Eglinton Avenue West. The position will initially focus on light housekeeping, household organization, meal preparation, and companionship. As trust develops and our family's needs evolve, the role will gradually expand to include more direct support for a parent living with Alzheimer's disease. We are looking for someone who is interested in building a long-term relationship with our family and becoming a familiar, trusted presence in our parents' lives. The ideal candidate will be patient, attentive, respectful, and comfortable adapting their support as care needs change over time. A Personal Support Worker (PSW) certificate is an asset but is not required. We welcome applications from individuals with meaningful hands-on experience supporting seniors and people living with Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia. Gujarati-speaking candidates are preferred

Key Responsibilities
Household Assistance
* Perform light housekeeping, including tidying, dusting and laundry
* Assist with meal preparation and general kitchen duties.
* Help maintain a comfortable and organized home
* Assist with errands and other household tasks as needed. Companionship and Daily Support
* Provide friendly companionship, conversation, and meaningful engagement.
* Support familiar daily routines and encourage independence.
* Help maintain a calm, safe, and reassuring home environment.
* Communicate observations or changes in mood, behaviour, or daily functioning to the family. Dementia Care and Evolving Support Needs
* Provide patient, compassionate support as Alzheimer's disease progresses.




* Help maintain familiar routines and respond calmly to confusion, repetition, anxiety, or changes in behaviour.
* Gradually assist with activities of daily living as needed, within the caregiver's training and experience.
* Adapt support in collaboration with the family as care needs evolve.
* Help preserve our parents' dignity, independence, comfort, and quality of life. Qualifications and Experience
* Previous experience caring for seniors is preferred.
* Experience supporting individuals living with Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia is a strong asset.
* A PSW certificate is welcome but not essential for candidates with relevant hands-on caregiving experience.
* Gujarati-speaking ability is preferred.
* Familiarity with Gujarati culture and customs is an asset.
* Patient, empathetic, trustworthy, dependable, and attentive to detail.
* Comfortable with both household duties and providing companionship and personal support.
* Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with family members.
* Respect for privacy, confidentiality, and the dignity of those receiving care.
* Professional references required.
* Current CPR/First Aid certification and a satisfactory background check are preferred. Schedule and Compensation
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Job type
Part-time.
* Initial schedule: 3 days per week.
* Hours: To be discussed based on availability and family needs.
* Flexibility:



Chance to increase hours and responsibilities as trust develops and care needs change.
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Location:
Central Mississauga, Ontario, near Mavis Road and Eglinton Avenue West.
* Compensation: Competitive and negotiable based on experience and qualifications. Candidates should be able to reliably commute to this location for scheduled shifts. The Person We Hope to Find We are looking for someone who genuinely enjoys supporting older adults and understands that good care is built on patience, consistency, and trust. Initially, the role will involve helping around the house and providing companionship. Over time, we anticipate that our family may need additional assistance as Alzheimer's disease progresses. We hope to find someone who is comfortable with this evolving role and interested in growing with our family over the long term. The right person will take initiative, treat our parents with kindness and respect, and understand the importance of creating a positive and supportive home environment. Speaking Gujarati would be particularly valuable in helping our parents feel at ease and maintaining a familiar cultural and linguistic connection.

How to Apply
Please include the following with your application:
* A brief introduction about yourself.
* Your relevant experience with seniors, Alzheimer's disease, or dementia care.
* Whether you speak Gujarati and your level of fluency.
* Your availability and preferred

working hours
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* Any relevant certifications or training.
* Two qualified references. We look forward to finding a caring, dependable individual who can make a meaningful difference in our parents' daily lives and become a trusted part of our family's support system. Please visit https://eldercare.c

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