Personal Support Worker - Ballantrae, Aurora - CAD$324.00/week

Description

About the Clients:

We're seeking a compassionate caregiver for an elderly couple in their early 80s living in Aurora. Both parents experienced strokes in 2024 and require varying levels of support. The father has speech difficulties (aphasia) but good comprehension, while dealing with chronic back pain. The mother has significant cognitive challenges including aphasia, difficulty with comprehension and memory, and takes anti-psychotic medication. She recently had hip surgery and struggles with medication adherence. Both parents are fiercely independent and initially resistant to accepting help, so patience and a gentle approach are essential. They maintain a meticulously clean bungalow and take outstanding pride in their home.

Responsibilities:

- Medication management and reminders, with special focus on ensuring the mother takes her anti-psychotic medication consistently
- Meal planning support and preparation guidance, including defrosting proteins and encouraging balanced nutrition with adequate fiber and hydration
- Light meal prep assistance to ensure proper nutrition throughout the day
- Monitoring food and water intake
- General companionship and emotional support
- Light housekeeping as needed (laundry, linens)
- Assistance with activities of daily living as required

What We're Looking For:

- Experienced PSW with a proven track record working with clients who have cognitive impairments and aphasia
- Exceptional patience and ability to work with resistant or challenging clients
- Strong communication skills and ability to speak slowly and clearly, repeating information as needed
- Experience managing behavioral challenges and mood fluctuations




- Ability to build trust gradually with clients who are skeptical of outside help
- Calm, non-confrontational demeanor
- Reliable, consistent, and punctual
- Understanding of stroke recovery and cognitive decline

Schedule:

Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 11:00 AM. This is a start-low-and-grow approach designed to help the clients adjust to having support in their home. Hours may expand based on family needs and client comfort level.

Pay & Hours

CAD$27.00/hr

Hourly rate

CAD$324.00/week

Per week

Estimated EarningsBased on 5 day(s)/week

Required Days

Monday 8:30am-11:00am

Tuesday 8:30am-11:00am

Wednesday 8:30am-11:00am

Thursday 8:30am-11:00am

Friday 8:30am-11:00am

Expected start date

Within 1 week

Location

Ballantrae, Aurora

Care needs

- Medication reminders

- Meal prep

- Light housekeeping

- Companionship

- Personal care

Requirements

License/Certification

- Personal Support Worker (PSW)

Required languages

- English

Considerations

- Comfortable with stairs

- Physical lifting may be required

- Experience with dementia/Alzheimer's

- Flexible with schedule changes

Additional Considerations

Both clients have had strokes in 2024. Father has speech difficulties (aphasia) but good comprehension, experiencing back pain and stress. Mother has severe aphasia with poor cognitive understanding, takes anti-psychotic medication, recently had hip surgery, and exhibits OCD behaviors. She is resistant to help, has trust issues, and can become angry easily. The home is meticulously maintained and the family has had challenges with previous care providers due to mother's exacting standards. Patience, consistency, and experience with challenging behavioral situations are essential. The goal is to start slowly to build trust and acceptance of care services.

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