Description
About the Client We're seeking a compassionate caregiver for a gentleman in Brampton living with Parkinson's disease. He resides with his wife in a multi-level townhouse with hardwood flooring. He experiences mobility challenges, has had multiple falls, and requires assistance with daily activities. He currently wears incontinence products and receives PSW support twice weekly for showering. He also attends an adult day program twice a week. His wife has been his primary caregiver, but the physical and emotional demands have become overwhelming. The family is looking for consistent support to ease her burden and provide him with meaningful companionship and cognitive engagement.
Responsibilities Provide companionship and cognitive stimulation through conversation, card games, board games, and other engaging activities
Assist with meal preparation and light housekeeping tasks
Support with laundry and maintaining a tidy living environment
Provide medication reminders to ensure he stays on schedule
Assist with mobility support throughout the multi-level home to prevent falls
Help with one shower per week (in addition to existing PSW visits)
Encourage and assist with any prescribed physiotherapy exercises
Provide respite for his wife by taking over caregiving duties during scheduled visits
Offer emotional support and maintain a positive, patient demeanor
What We're Looking For Experience working with clients who have Parkinson's disease or similar neurological conditions
Strong understanding of fall prevention and mobility assistance techniques
Patience and compassion when working with clients experiencing cognitive and physical decline
Ability to provide personal care assistance,



including showering support
Excellent communication skills and ability to engage clients in meaningful conversation
Reliable, punctual, and committed to maintaining a consistent schedule
Male caregivers preferred for personal care assistance, though all qualified candidates will be considered
Comfortable working in a multi-level home workplace
Schedule Flexible schedule to be determined based on caregiver availability and coordination with existing PSW visits (currently twice weekly). Minimum of 6 hours per week across 3 visits, with each visit lasting at least 2 hours. Schedule will be designed to work around current support services and the client's adult day program attendance.
Pay & Hours CAD$27.00/hr
Hourly rate
CAD$405.00/week
Per week
Required Days Tuesday 10:00am-3:00pm
Thursday 10:00am-3:00pm
Saturday 10:00am-3:00pm
Immediately
Location Care needs
Mobility support
Personal care
Meal prep
Companionship
Medication reminders
Requirements License/Certification
Personal Support Worker (PSW)
CPR Certification
First Aid Certification
Required languages Considerations
Comfortable with stairs
Physical lifting may be required
Experience with dementia/Alzheimer's
Additional Considerations Client has Parkinson's disease with history of falls and requires assistance with incontinence care. Male caregiver strongly preferred for personal care tasks including showering. Must be able to work around existing PSW schedule (twice weekly) and adult day program (twice weekly). Focus on cognitive stimulation and companionship to relieve primary caregiver (spouse) who is experiencing caregiver burnout.

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