Description
About the Client:
We're seeking a compassionate caregiver for an elderly woman living independently in Hamilton with early-stage Alzheimer's/dementia. She lives alone with her cat in a small wartime home and is still quite functional but requires support with specific tasks and companionship. Her husband recently passed away in August, and she's adjusting to living alone. She can be resistant to change and current people initially but warms up once trust is established. She smokes in the basement, sleeps in a recliner rather than her bed, and has some unsteadiness when walking without support, though she manages stairs well with railings. The home has a small front walkway (10-12 feet) and three stairs to the street.
Responsibilities:
Medication management: Help organize weekly medications from blister packs into her dosette box
Light housekeeping: Basic tidying, checking/cleaning cat litter box daily
Meal preparation: Prepare simple meals and sandwiches that can be refrigerated for upcoming days
Grocery shopping: Accompany client to nearby Metro store (just a few blocks away) for light grocery runs
Personal care: Assist with grooming, hair washing/blow drying to ensure regular bathing
Companionship and socialization: Spend quality time in conversation
Waste management: Take garbage and recycling to curb on collection day
Winter maintenance: Clear small front walkway and three stairs of snow when needed
Monitor overall wellbeing and report any concerns
What We're Looking For:
PSW certification required
Comfortable in a smoking environment (client smokes in basement)
Not allergic to cats or dogs (family dog visits regularly)
Patient and understanding with dementia/Alzheimer's clients
Reliable, punctual, and consistent
Able to work early morning shifts when needed




Valid driver's license and vehicle for occasional outings
Experience with clients who may be initially resistant to care
Schedule:
Three days per week: Monday, Thursday, and Saturday, with 2-hour visits (6 hours weekly total). Thursday visits need to start early (7:00-8:00 AM) for garbage collection. Morning times preferred as client has disrupted sleep patterns and is typically up from 1:30 AM. Family members will be present for initial trial visits.
Pay & Hours
CAD$27.00/hr
CAD$27.00/hr
Hourly rate
CAD$162.00/week
CAD$162.00/week
Per week
Estimated Earnings Based on 3 day(s)/week
Required Days
Monday 8:00am-10:00am
Thursday 7:00am-9:00am
Saturday 8:00am-10:00am
Immediately
Location
Care needs
Companionship
Medication reminders
Meal prep
Transportation
Shopping assistance
Personal care
Requirements
License/Certification
Personal Support Worker (PSW)
CPR Certification
First Aid Certification
Required languages
Considerations
Comfortable working around pets
Comfortable with stairs
Non-smoking household preferred
Experience with dementia/Alzheimer's
Flexible with schedule changes
Additional Considerations
Client smokes in basement - caregiver must be tolerant of tobacco odor. Must be comfortable with cats and visiting dogs. Client has early-stage Alzheimer's/dementia and may initially resist care but typically warms up with consistency. Clear communication essential as client has difficulty understanding accents or unclear speech. Client is small in stature, walks with slight lean to one side, requires support when walking outdoors but manages stairs independently with railings. Does not sleep in bed since husband's passing, sleeps in recliner. Gets up around 1:30 AM most nights. Snow removal needed for front walkway (approximately 10-12 feet) and three stairs during winter months.

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