Job Overview
PERSONAL SUPPORT WORKER – PRIVATE DAYTIME CAREGIVER
Employer: A. Jackson
Location: Mississauga, Ontario L5L 1C5
Work Location: Residential Care Facility (On-Site)
Salary: $22.00 per hour
Hours: 35 to 40 hours per week
Terms of Employment: Permanent, Full-Time
Schedule: Day Shift, Morning, Flexible Hours, Weekend Availability Required
Start Date: As soon as possible
Vacancies: 1
About the Position
A family in Mississauga is seeking a compassionate, patient, and dedicated Personal Support Worker to provide individualized daytime care and companionship to a 98-year-old female resident living in a residential care facility. While the facility provides general care services, the family wishes to engage a private caregiver to offer additional one-on-one support, companionship, supervision, and assistance with daily activities throughout the day.
The successful candidate will work closely with the client and cooperate with facility staff to enhance the client’s comfort, safety, emotional well-being, and quality of life.
Responsibilities
- Provide individualized companionship and emotional support.
- Assist with personal care activities, including grooming, dressing, and personal hygiene as required.
- Assist with feeding and hydration during meals and snacks.
- Encourage and assist with mobility, walking, and light exercise activities as permitted by the client’s health condition and facility guidelines.
- Accompany the client during recreational activities, social interactions, and appointments within the facility.
- Monitor the client’s comfort and general well-being and communicate concerns to family members.
- Provide cognitive stimulation through conversation, reading, games, and other meaningful activities.
- Assist with positioning and comfort measures throughout the day.
- Maintain accurate communication with family members regarding the client’s daily activities and condition.
- Collaborate respectfully with residential care facility staff while maintaining professional boundaries.
- Ensure the client’s dignity, privacy, and independence are respected at all times.
Client Profile
The successful candidate will provide support for:
- A 98-year-old female senior
- An elderly individual requiring assistance with activities of daily living
- A client benefiting from mobility assistance and supervision
- A senior requiring regular companionship and emotional support
Qualifications
Education
- No degree, certificate, or diploma required.
Experience
- Previous experience as a Personal Support Worker, caregiver, health care aide, or home support worker is preferred.
- Experience working with elderly clients is considered a strong asset.
Certification
- Personal Support Worker (PSW) Certificate preferred.
- First Aid and CPR certification are assets.
Work Setting
- Residential care facility.
- Non-smoking environment.
- Daytime private caregiving assignment.
- On-site work only; remote work is not available.
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- Combination of sitting, standing, and walking.
- Occasional assistance with mobility and transfers.
- Ability to remain attentive and engaged throughout the workday.
- Strong interpersonal and observational skills.
Personal Suitability
The ideal candidate will demonstrate:
- Compassion and patience
- Dependability and reliability
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Professionalism and discretion
- Client-focused approach
- Initiative and sound judgment
- Strong organizational abilities
- Honesty and integrity
- Ability to work collaboratively with family members and facility staff
Who Can Apply
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in Canada and be one of the following:
- Canadian citizen
- Permanent resident of Canada
- Temporary resident with a valid Canadian work permit
Application Requirements
Applicants should include:
- Resume
- References attesting to caregiving experience
- Proof of relevant certifications, if applicable
Screening Questions
- Are you authorized to work in Canada?
- Do you have experience providing care to elderly individuals?
- Do you hold a Personal Support Worker Certificate or related qualification?
- Are you available to work daytime shifts?
- Do you meet the English language requirements for this position?
Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
More Information
- Hiring Company A. Jackson
- Address Mississauga,ON
- Salary Offer $22.00 per hour
