Job Description

Job Title: Private Personal Support Worker (PSW) for Mother

Location:

Burlington, Ontario (Alton Village)

Job Type:

Part-Time

Schedule:

Flexible hours, 7 days a week, with a focus on a core shift of 7:00 AM - 11:00 AM with an evening shift.

Compensation:

$25 - $38 per hour, based on experience and qualifications.

About the Role:

We're looking for a compassionate, reliable, and experienced Personal Support Worker (PSW) to provide care for our mother in her home. She is a kind and gentle individual with limited mobility due to a stroke. She requires full support to ensure her comfort, safety, and well-being.

Responsibilities:

Full Personal Care:

Assisting with all aspects of personal hygiene, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.

Safe Transfers:

Using a lift to safely transfer her between her bed and a chair.

Medication Administration:

Ensuring she receives her medications accurately and on time.

Meal Preparation & Feeding:

Administering a liquid or tube-feeding diet and preparing any other meals or snacks as needed.

Light Housekeeping:

Performing light household duties, such as laundry, tidying up, and keeping her living space clean.

Companionship:

Providing engaging, friendly, and chatty companionship. Our mother has trouble speaking but loves listening to stories and conversations. We are seeking someone who is a great conversationalist and can provide a warm, stimulating presence.

Qualifications:

PSW certification or equivalent training is highly preferred.

Experience is a strong asset

, particularly with stroke patients or individuals with limited mobility.

A valid driver's license and a reliable vehicle are required.

Familiarity with lifts and safe transfer techniques is required.

Experience with liquid or tube feeding is essential.

Knowledge of physical movement or physical therapy techniques is a valuable asset.

Polish-speaking is an asset.

A compassionate, super-friendly, and chatty demeanor.

Excellent communication skills.

Reliable and punctual.

References are required.

How to Apply:

If you are a dedicated and caring individual who is passionate about helping others, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience to. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $25.00-$38.00 per hour

Ability to commute/relocate:

Burlington, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):

Part time shifts including evenings are you flexible for this schedule?
Language:

English (required) Polish (preferred)
Work Location: In person