Personal Support Worker

About the Client We're seeking a compassionate caregiver for an 80-year-old woman who recently experienced a stroke. While she was fortunate to avoid physical paralysis or speech difficulties, the stroke has affected her vision—she has lost peripheral vision on her left side. She lives independently in a condo but now requires daily support as she adjusts to these changes. She's a strong-willed, talkative woman who values her independence but needs supervision for safety. She had a heart attack two years ago and has been resistant to lifestyle changes, though recent events have made care necessary. She speaks English fluently but is a native Gujarati speaker, and having a caregiver who speaks Gujarati or Hindi would significantly improve comfort and connection. Responsibilities Medication management: Ensure medications from blister packs are taken twice daily (around noon and 7 PM) Mobility support: Supervise use of walker and assist with safe navigation around the home Personal care supervision: Be present during bathing and hygiene activities to prevent falls Light housekeeping: Help tidy the home to reduce clutter and improve safety Meal preparation: Assist with or prepare meals, ideally working together in the kitchen as cooking is important to her Companionship: Engage in conversation and encourage light physical activity like 15-minute walks in the building's indoor track Safety monitoring: Watch for falls and confusion related to post-stroke delirium Coordinate with OT and other health services as they begin home visits What We're Looking For Experience with stroke recovery and visual impairments Patience with clients who are adjusting to new limitations and may be resistant to help Ability to speak Gujarati or Hindi (strongly preferred) Strong communication skills to keep family informed Reliable, takes initiative, and brings positive energy Comfortable with clients who are talkative and social Experience with medication adherence and mobility aids Schedule Daily visits, 7 days per week. Two 2-hour visits per day: one late morning/early afternoon (11 AM–1 PM) and one evening (5–7 PM). This is a 3–6 month commitment as the family plans for longer-term living arrangements. Pay & Hours CAD$25.00/hr CAD$150.00/week Required Days Tuesday 11:00am-1:00pm Thursday 11:00am-1:00pm Saturday 11:00am-1:00pm Location Richmond Hill, Ontario Care needs Mobility support Medication reminders Meal prep Companionship Personal care Requirements License/Certification: Personal Support Worker (PSW) First Aid Certification Considerations Comfortable with stairs Experience with dementia/Alzheimer's Flexible with schedule changes Additional Considerations Client recently discharged from hospital following stroke with visual impairment (left field vision loss). Requires supervision during personal care activities due to safety concerns. Client is resistant to accepting help but needs consistent monitoring to prevent falls. Experience with post-stroke care and visual impairments essential. Must be able to encourage mobility and light exercise (15-minute walks in building). Cultural sensitivity important - client is Gujarati-speaking and values connection to her heritage. Hoarding tendencies present in home requiring tactful approach to tidying and organization. Client is very verbal and talkative, needs caregiver comfortable with conversation and engagement. #J-18808-Ljbffr