Personal Support Worker

About the Client

We're seeking a compassionate caregiver for a 91-year-old woman living independently in Waterloo. She values her independence and privacy, making this an ideal opportunity for someone who can provide respectful, consistent support while encouraging autonomy. She uses a walker for mobility and has a stair lift in her home. Her skin is sensitive, requiring gentle care during bathing. She is hard of hearing, so clear communication is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist with bathing once weekly using her tub chair
• Support with mobility and transfers as needed
• Light housekeeping including vacuuming kitchen floors, tidying, and general upkeep
• Laundry and changing bed linens
• Light meal preparation and assistance with dinner prep
• Folding laundry and washing dishes
• Provide companionship and engage in meaningful conversation
• Ensure safety throughout the home

What We're Looking For

• Certified PSW with verifiable credentials
• Experience supporting seniors with mobility aids (walkers, wheelchairs)
• Personal care experience, particularly with bathing assistance
• Patient, calm demeanor with excellent communication skills
• Ability to speak clearly and be easily understood (client is hard of hearing)
• Reliable, consistent, and punctual
• Takes initiative and anticipates needs
• Respectful of independence while ensuring safety
• Brings positive energy and makes the client feel comfortable

Schedule

Two 3-hour visits per week on Tuesdays and Thursdays, ideally between 1:00 PM and 4:00 PM (flexible between 12:00 PM and 5:00 PM). Consistency is crucial—the family is seeking the same caregiver for every visit to build trust and familiarity. Fridays and Mondays are unavailable due to cottage visits.

This is a wonderful opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the life of an independent senior who simply needs a helping hand with daily tasks. If you're a skilled, patient caregiver who values building genuine connections, we'd love to hear from you.

Pay & Hours CAD$25.00/hr

Hourly rate

CAD$150.00/week

Per week

Estimated Earnings

Based on 2 day(s)/week

Required Days

Tuesday 1:00pm-4:00pm

Thursday 1:00pm-4:00pm

Expected start date Within 1 week Location Waterloo, Ontario Care needs

• Mobility support
• Personal care
• Light housekeeping
• Meal prep
• Companionship

Requirements

License/Certification

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

Required languages

• English

Considerations

• Comfortable with stairs
• Physical lifting may be required

Additional Considerations

Client uses a walker and chair lift in home. Sensitive skin requiring gentle bathing assistance once weekly. Hard of hearing - clear communication essential. No toileting assistance needed. Client is independent but requires support for stability and safety.