Personal Support Worker in Mississauga

We're seeking a compassionate, reliable caregiver to support an 89-year-old woman living independently in Mississauga. She's navigating arthritis challenges and mobility limitations but maintains her independence in many daily activities. Her geriatric doctor has recommended increased social interaction and structured support to help her remain safely at home.

About the Client:

• She uses a walker for mobility and lives in a two-bedroom apartment.
• While she manages personal care independently (bathing, dressing, toileting), she needs assistance with tasks requiring grip strength and balance.
• She's vegetarian, speaks English and Hindi, and would feel most comfortable with an Indian or Filipino caregiver who understands her cultural background.
• She's working with a physical therapist twice weekly and follows a chair-based exercise routine at home.

Responsibilities:

• Transport to medical appointments (dentist, foot care, blood tests) using your own vehicle.
• Accompany her to a senior day program once weekly.
• Assist with meal preparation, particularly chopping vegetables and cooking traditional vegetarian meals.
• Light housekeeping support including helping transport laundry to/from the building's laundry room.
• Grocery shopping and errands (dollar store, bulk store).
• Encourage and supervise daily chair exercises.
• Provide companionship and help with decluttering projects.
• Assist with tasks requiring reaching or balance (retrieving items, organizing).
• Memory prompts and gentle redirection as needed.

What We're Looking For:

• Valid driver's license with reliable vehicle and commercial insurance rider.
• Experience supporting seniors with walkers or wheelchairs.
• Calm, patient demeanor with strong initiative.
• Cultural familiarity with Indian vegetarian cooking preferred.
• Excellent communication skills with both client and family.
• Ability to build trust and develop a consistent relationship.
• Respectful of independence while ensuring safety.

Schedule:

Tuesday and Friday, 3 hours per visit (6 hours weekly total). Typical timing: 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM to accommodate 1:00 PM appointments, with flexibility for relationship-building time before or after appointments. Consistent weekly schedule with occasional flexibility for additional overnight support when family travels. Parking is available at the building for caregivers, with accommodations made as needed. The family is committed to finding the right long-term match and values consistency, reliability, and genuine connection.

Pay & Hours:

CAD$27.00/hr

Hourly rate: CAD$162.00/week

Estimated Earnings Based On 2 day(s)/week

Required Days: Tuesday 12:30pm-3:30pm, Friday 12:30pm-3:30pm

Location Care needs: Mobility support, Meal prep, Transportation, Companionship, Medical appointments.

Requirements:

• License/Certification: Personal Support Worker (PSW), CPR Certification, First Aid Certification.
• Required languages: Considerations Comfortable with stairs, Flexible with schedule changes.

Additional Considerations:

Client uses a walker and requires assistance with balance. She has arthritis affecting her grip strength and has experienced recent falls. She needs help with vegetable chopping, reaching items, and organizing belongings. Client is undergoing physiotherapy twice weekly at home and has upcoming medical tests including sleep apnea assessment. Parking at building requires coordination with management or client may cover parking costs. Client is enrolled in senior day program once weekly and may need escort services to and from the program.