Personal Support Worker - Sault St Marie, Sault St Marie, ON - CAD$1,080.00/week
Description
About the Client:
We're seeking a compassionate caregiver for a client who has experienced a traumatic brain injury with significant sensory impairments—half blind and half deaf, with the right side most affected. They use a walker or wheelchair for mobility and require daily support to maintain safety, comfort, and independence at home.
Delegation from nurse required for some medication administration, must be comfortable with this.
Responsibilities:
Provide mobility assistance with walker/wheelchair throughout the day
Support with personal care including bathing and dressing
Prepare meals and assist with feeding as needed
Administer medication reminders and ensure proper medication management
Provide cognitive supervision and safety monitoring due to brain injury
Perform light housekeeping and tidying
Provide transportation for errands and medical appointments
Communicate clearly and consistently with family members
What We're Looking For:
Experience working with clients who have traumatic brain injuries
Proven ability to assist with mobility devices (walkers/wheelchairs)
Comfortable providing personal care and bathing support
Strong cognitive supervision skills and safety awareness
Experience supporting clients with sensory impairments
Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
Excellent communication skills in English
Patient, calm demeanor with positive energy
Reliable, consistent, and takes initiative when needed
Respects client independence while ensuring safety
The family is seeking a replacement caregiver because their current arrangement isn't working out. They need someone who can provide more consistent care with better communication and reliability. The client's needs have changed and require more specialized support from someone with the right skills and experience.
Schedule:
Client receives Daily care needed Monday through Friday, morning shifts from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. This position is for backup when replacements/additional care needed.
Pay & Hours
CAD$27.00/hr
CAD$27.00/hr Hourly rate
CAD$1,080.00/week
CAD$1,080.00/week Per week
Estimated Earnings Based on 5 day(s)/week
Required Days
Monday 8:00am-4:00pm
Tuesday 8:00am-4:00pm
Thursday 8:00am-4:00pm
Friday 8:00am-4:00pm
Immediately
Location
Sault St Marie, Sault St Marie, ON
Care needs
Mobility support
Personal care
Meal prep
Medication reminders
Transportation
Companionship
Requirements
License/Certification
Personal Support Worker (PSW)
Required languages
Considerations
Physical lifting may be required
Experience with dementia/Alzheimer's
Comfortable with stairs
Additional Considerations
Client has traumatic brain injury with significant sensory impairments (half blind, half deaf, right side most affected). Requires supervision for safety due to cognitive impacts. Uses walker/wheelchair for mobility. Current caregiver is not a positive fit - family needs more consistent care, better communication, and specialized support for brain injury care. Family is exploring replacement options and needs reliable, patient caregiver who takes initiative.
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