Personal Support Worker

Role description

Personal Support Worker - Scarborough, ON - CAD$783.00/week

Description

We're seeking a compassionate and experienced caregiver to support an 83-year-old gentleman recovering from knee replacement surgery in Scarborough (Markham and Lawrence area). This is his first time receiving professional care, and the family is looking for someone who can provide reliable short-term support during his four-week recovery period starting September 1st.

About the Client:Our client is recovering from knee replacement surgery and will spend one week in hospital rehab before returning home. He uses a walker and requires assistance with mobility, personal care including bathing and dressing, and medication reminders. He needs supervision for safety due to cognitive considerations. His wife will be home but has her own medical conditions and cannot provide physical care. Prior to surgery, he was the primary driver for household errands and grocery shopping.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with morning routine including getting out of bed, bathing, and dressing
• Support evening routine and preparation for bed
• Provide mobility assistance using walker, including navigating stairs
• Medication reminders and assistance
• Light housekeeping and tidying
• Transportation to and from physiotherapy appointments
• Accompany client's wife on essential errands and grocery shopping
• Supervision for safety throughout the day
• Post-surgery recovery support and monitoring

What We're Looking For:

• Professional PSW with Canadian training and certification
• Experience with post-surgical care and recovery
• Comfortable assisting with walker and mobility devices
• Personal care experience including bathing support
• Valid driver's license and reliable vehicle for transportation
• Calm, patient demeanor with excellent communication skills
• Ability to make clients feel comfortable and respected
• Reliable and consistent with positive energy
• Experience working with elderly clients and cognitive supervision

Schedule:Daily support for four weeks starting September 1st. Morning shift from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM and evening shift from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM (6 hours daily, 7 days per week). Schedule may be adjusted based on discharge timing from hospital rehab. Flexibility and reliability are essential during this recovery period.

Pay & Hours

CAD$27.00/hr

CAD$27.00/hr

Hourly rate

CAD$783.00/week

CAD$783.00/week

Per week

Estimated Earnings Based on 14 day(s)/week

Required Days

Monday 9:00am-11:00am

Monday 5:30pm-7:30pm

Tuesday 9:00am-11:00am

Tuesday 5:30pm-7:30pm

Thursday 9:00am-11:00am

Thursday 5:30pm-7:30pm

Friday 8:00am-11:00am

Friday 5:30pm-7:30pm

Saturday 9:00am-11:00am

Saturday 5:30pm-7:30pm

Sunday 9:00am-11:00am

Sunday 5:30pm-7:30pm

Immediately

Location

Scarborough, ON

Care needs

Mobility support

Personal care

Medication reminders

Transportation

Companionship

Requirements

License/Certification

Personal Support Worker (PSW)

Required languages

Considerations

Comfortable with stairs

Physical lifting may be required

Additional Considerations

Post-surgical recovery support for knee replacement. Client uses walker/wheelchair and requires assistance with transfers and stair navigation. Transportation needed for physiotherapy appointments and errands, as primary caregiver (spouse) is elderly and cannot drive. Supervision for safety during recovery period. Experience with post-hospital discharge and rehabilitation support preferred.