Developmental Support Worker / Personal Support Worker / Health Care Aide - Waterdown, Waterdown, ON - CAD$162.00/week

Description

About the Client:

We're seeking a compassionate caregiver to provide companionship visits for a gentleman currently residing in long-term care at Alexander Place in Watertown. He's a very social person who enjoys engaging conversation, watching TV programs like Wheel of Fortune, Family Feud, baseball, and hockey. He has an iPad with memory games that he enjoys but needs assistance to use. He's currently confined to bed most of the time due to mobility challenges and experiences dizziness when attempting to sit upright or transfer to his wheelchair. He has significant hearing difficulties and wears hearing aids (staff can assist with placement on visit days). He also experiences some memory issues. Despite these challenges, he responds well to friendly, patient interaction and would greatly benefit from regular social stimulation to combat the isolation he's currently experiencing.

Responsibilities:

- Provide warm, engaging companionship during visits
- Engage in conversation and active listening
- Assist with iPad memory games and cognitive activities
- Watch television programs together and provide commentary
- Encourage participation in activities within his comfort level
- Communicate clearly and patiently, accommodating hearing difficulties
- Provide visit updates to family and care team after each session
- Respect his independence and preferences while offering gentle encouragement

What We're Looking For:

- Experience working with seniors, particularly those with mobility limitations and hearing impairments
- Patient, calm demeanor with excellent communication skills




- Ability to bring positive energy and make the client feel comfortable
- Comfortable working in long-term care environments
- Reliable and consistent with scheduled visits
- English speaking
- Female caregiver preferred (client's preference)
- Ability to engage someone who is bedbound in meaningful activities
- Understanding of memory challenges and cognitive support techniques

Schedule:

Twice weekly visits, approximately 3 hours per visit (6 hours total weekly). Preferred timing is afternoon visits, after lunch (post-12:00 PM). Consistent days and times each week to build routine and familiarity. This is a long-term companion care position with the goal of establishing a meaningful ongoing relationship.

Pay & Hours

CAD$27.00/hr

Hourly rate

CAD$162.00/week

Per week

Estimated EarningsBased on 3 day(s)/week

Required Days

Monday 1:00pm-3:00pm

Wednesday 1:00pm-3:00pm

Friday 1:00pm-3:00pm

Expected start date

Immediately

Location

Waterdown, Waterdown, ON

Care needs

- Companionship

- Mobility support

Requirements

Required languages

- English

Considerations

- Comfortable with stairs

- Experience with dementia/Alzheimer's

Additional Considerations

Father is in long-term care facility (Alexander Place, Watertown) and is mostly bed-bound due to dizziness when sitting up. He has significant hearing difficulties and requires hearing aids to be inserted for visits. He has memory issues and would benefit from cognitive engagement through iPad memory games. He is very social and prefers female caregivers. He enjoys watching TV (Wheel of Fortune, Family Feud, baseball, hockey) and conversation. Two-person transfer required with lift for wheelchair mobility.

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