Developmental Support Worker / Personal Support Worker - Annex, ON - CAD$405.00/week

Description

About the Client

We're seeking a compassionate caregiver for a client living with Corticobasal Syndrome (CBS/PSP), a progressive neurological condition. The client is non-verbal and communicates exclusively through texting on an iPad or phone. He weighs approximately 190 pounds and experiences mobility challenges affecting the right side of his body, including tremors managed with Parkinson's medication.

Despite these challenges, he maintains a positive outlook and spends his days doing crosswords, watching news and talk shows. He was previously very active—going to the gym, cycling, and swimming—before the disease progressed. He uses a walker indoors and has a walker that converts to a wheelchair for outdoor use.

Responsibilities

- Provide mobility support and fall prevention assistance as the client moves around the home with his walker
- Help the client stand up safely from seated positions
- Assist with transfers to and from the washroom
- Prepare light lunches and snacks as needed
- Provide drinks (water, coffee) throughout the shift
- Accompany the client on short walks around the block on nice days using his walker/wheelchair
- Perform light housekeeping tasks as needed
- Maintain a calm, supportive presence while respecting the client's communication style

What We're Looking For:
- Male caregiver preferred due to the physical demands of supporting a 190-pound client
- Physical strength and ability to assist with fall prevention and safe transfers
- Comfortable communicating via text/iPad rather than verbal conversation




- Experience with mobility support and fall prevention techniques
- Patient, calm demeanor with clients who have progressive neurological conditions
- Reliable and punctual
- 5-10 years of caregiving experience strongly preferred
- Familiarity with Parkinson's or similar movement disorders is an asset

Schedule: Monday through Thursday, 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM (3 hours per day). Occasional flexibility needed—some shifts may be 2 hours instead of 3 with advance notice. Two Fridays per month will be off with one week's advance notice. The client's partner works from home on Fridays and handles care those days.

Pay & Hours

CAD$27.00/hr

Hourly rate

CAD$405.00/week

Per week

Estimated EarningsBased on 5 day(s)/week

Required Days

Monday 10:00am-1:00pm

Tuesday 10:00am-1:00pm

Wednesday 10:00am-1:00pm

Thursday 10:00am-1:00pm

Monday 10:00am-1:00pm

Expected start date

Immediately

Location

Annex, ON

Care needs

- Mobility support
- Personal care
- Meal prep
- Companionship

Requirements

Required languages

- English

Considerations
- Physical lifting may be required
- Flexible with schedule changes

Additional Considerations Client communicates exclusively through iPad and text messaging due to non-verbal condition. Caregiver must be comfortable with this communication method and not expect verbal conversation. Client uses a walker that converts to a wheelchair. May require assistance with fall prevention and recovery if client loses balance. Client weighs approximately 190 pounds and has right-side weakness, so physical strength is important for secure transfers and mobility support.

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