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Personal Support Worker – Home Support

Location: Mississauga, Ontario, L5A 2X4
Position: Personal Support Worker – Home Support
Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Salary: $22.00 per hour
Working Hours: 40 hours per week
Work Schedule: Morning, Day
Work Location: On-site, Private Residence
Number of Vacancies: 1
Start Date: As soon as possible

Job Description:
We are seeking a compassionate, patient, dependable, and experienced Personal Support Worker – Home Support to provide dedicated personal care, companionship, and assistance with daily living activities for a 93-year-old elderly gentleman who has recently lost his wife.

Following the passing of his spouse, the elderly gentleman requires additional support, companionship, and assistance to help him adjust to his new daily routine while continuing to live comfortably and safely in a familiar home environment.

The ideal candidate will be someone who understands the emotional and physical challenges associated with advanced age and bereavement. In addition to assisting with personal care and daily activities, the caregiver will provide meaningful companionship, emotional reassurance, and a caring presence to help reduce feelings of loneliness and isolation.

Our priority is to find a trustworthy and compassionate individual who will treat the elderly gentleman with dignity, kindness, patience, and respect while supporting his independence and overall quality of life.

Key Responsibilities:
Personal Care and Daily Living Assistance:

Provide bedside assistance and personal care according to the elderly gentleman’s individual needs.
Assist with bathing, grooming, dressing, and other aspects of personal hygiene.
Support daily routines while respecting his personal preferences, dignity, and independence.
Assist with mobility, walking, and regular light exercises appropriate to his physical abilities.
Provide assistance during water-based activities, such as pool exercises, when required.
Monitor his general comfort and well-being during daily activities.

Companionship and Emotional Support

Provide regular companionship and meaningful social interaction.
Offer patience, understanding, and emotional reassurance as he adjusts to the recent loss of his wife.
Engage him in conversations, hobbies, and activities that promote emotional well-being.
Encourage participation in appropriate daily activities to help maintain a positive and structured routine.
Provide a comforting and supportive presence while respecting his privacy, personal space, and emotional needs.
Help reduce social isolation by encouraging appropriate interaction and engagement.

Meal Preparation and Household Assistance

Prepare, cook, and serve nutritious meals according to his dietary needs and preferences.
Assist with maintaining regular meal routines.
Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties.
Maintain a clean, organized, comfortable, and safe living environment.
Assist with daily household routines to support his comfort and independence.

Qualifications and Requirements
Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.
Experience:Minimum 1 year to less than 2 years of relevant experience in personal care, elderly care, home support, or a related caregiving position.
Language:English.
Work Environment:

Private household in Mississauga, Ontario.
Non-smoking environment.
Work must be performed on-site. Remote work is not available.

Accommodation:

Optional accommodation is available at no charge on a live-in basis. Living in the employer’s residence is NOT a condition of employment. Applicants may choose to live outside the residence.

Work Conditions and Physical Requirements
The successful candidate must be comfortable with:

Bending, crouching, and kneeling when providing personal care.
A combination of sitting, standing, and walking.
Assisting an elderly individual with mobility and routine physical activities.
Working in a fast-paced environment when necessary.
Providing hands-on assistance while maintaining the client’s safety, dignity, and comfort.
Personal Skills and Attributes
We are particularly interested in candidates who demonstrate:

Genuine compassion and empathy toward elderly individuals experiencing grief and bereavement.
Patience, kindness, and sensitivity to emotional needs.
Reliability, punctuality, and dependability.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Honesty, integrity, and sound judgment.
Respect for privacy, personal dignity, and independence.
Strong organizational and time-management skills.
Flexibility and willingness to adapt to changing care needs.
Initiative and the ability to work independently.
A calm, reassuring, and supportive approach to caregiving.
Ability to work cooperatively with family members and other care providers.

Who Can Apply?
Applications are welcome from individuals legally authorized to work in Canada, including:

Canadian citizens.
Permanent residents of Canada.
Temporary residents holding valid Canadian work permits.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in Canada. Applications from individuals without valid authorization to work in Canada will not be considered.

How to Apply:
Interested and qualified candidates are invited to submit their applications by email to:

info@genesisimmigrationconsulting.com

Please include:

Updated résumé.
Job Reference Number: 2025HSWAYDS.
References confirming relevant caregiving or home support experience may be requested during the hiring process.

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.