Personal Support Worker - Slate River, Thunder Bay - CAD$180.00/week

Description About the Client: A warm, kind woman living with dementia is looking for a steady, friendly caregiver to help at home. She was once an amazing cook, an immaculate housekeeper and a gracious hostess. Lately she sleeps much of the day, is more withdrawn, and can be proud or resistant to help. She lives with her spouse, who is active and social and is asking for support. She recently stopped driving. The family is out of the country, so care is overseen by a care manager and nurse.

The home is in a quiet rural area outside Thunder Bay, about 20 minutes from downtown. Friendly neighbours often stop by.

Responsibilities:

- Meal prep and cooking, including batch meals (such as sauces) for the freezer
- Food safety checks: discard spoiled food and clean out the fridge about monthly
- Light housekeeping and laundry
- Friendly companionship and gentle encouragement to stay engaged
- Personal care, including showering, as needed
- Occasional outings or errands (coffee, store) if the family requests them
- Submit a short report after every visit

Not included:

- Medication administration
- Heavy lifting
- Deep cleaning (windows, baseboards)

What We're Looking For:

- Experience with dementia care, or a genuine willingness to learn
- Patient, warm and tactful with someone who may resist help
- Dependable and consistent. The goal is one long-term caregiver
- Comfortable cooking simple, homestyle meals safely
- Comfortable driving rural roads, with a reliable vehicle
- Local to the Thunder Bay area is a strong plus
- Clear communication with the family and care team
- Willing to do a video introduction with the family

Schedule:

- Two visits per week, Tuesday and Friday
- 2-3 hours per visit, tentatively around midday (about 12-3 PM)
- Days and times are flexible and will be confirmed with the family
- Ongoing, regular schedule

Pay & Hours CAD$30.00/hr

Hourly rate

CAD$180.00/week

Per week

Estimated EarningsBased on 2 day(s)/week

Required Days

Flexible schedule

Preferred days: Tue,



Fri

Visit duration: 3

Expected start date

Immediately

Location

Slate River, Thunder Bay

Care needs

- Meal prep
- Light housekeeping
- Companionship
- Personal care
- Transportation

Requirements

License/Certification

- Personal Support Worker (PSW)
- CPR Certification
- First Aid Certification

Required languages
- English

Considerations
- Experience with dementia/Alzheimer's

Additional Considerations About the Client: Our client is a kind, sociable woman who was once a wonderful cook and gracious hostess. She lives at home with her husband in a quiet rural community, with friendly neighbours nearby. Dementia has left her more withdrawn and tired, and cooking and housekeeping have slipped. Her family wants a consistent, patient caregiver she can build trust with. She may be hesitant at first, so a warm, respectful approach goes a long way.

Responsibilities:

- Meal prep: straightforward home-cooked meals and batch cooking (e.g., sauces) for the freezer
- Food safety: check for spoiled food and keep the fridge clean and organized
- Light housekeeping: tidying, kitchen, laundry
- Companionship: friendly conversation and gentle activities such as coffee, walks or games
- Personal care: help with showering when accepted
- Transportation: occasional outings to the store or coffee shop (client no longer drives)
- Complete a brief visit report after each visit and flag any changes

Not included: medication administration, heavy lifting, or heavy cleaning (windows, baseboards, moving boxes).

What We're Looking For:

- Experience supporting seniors, ideally with dementia
- Patient, friendly and encouraging without pushing
- Reliable and committed to long-term, consistent care
- Own vehicle and comfortable driving rural roads (about 20 minutes from the city)
- Clear communicator who reports concerns promptly
- Willing to do a video meet-and-greet with the family before starting

Schedule:

- 2 visits per week, 2–3 hours each
- Same days each week, spread apart (e.g., Tuesday/Friday or Monday/Thursday)
- Daytime hours, with exact times flexible
- Ongoing, long-term placement

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