Private Personal Support Worker for Young Woman

4 weeks ago


Whitby, Canada Lacey Residence Full time

**Are you looking for a rewarding and dynamic role that goes beyond the ordinary?** Join my team as a Personal Assistant/Support Worker This position offers the chance to support both my professional and personal adventures, with travel opportunities and a flexible schedule.

**About Me**

I’m a 26-year-old woman with a disability (Spinal Muscular Atrophy) who lives independently in Whitby. I’m a talent agent at an acting agency and a travel blogger focusing on wheelchair accessible travel. My life is busy and exciting, from creating content and writing to meeting friends for lunch, walking my toy poodle, and diving into home décor projects. I rely on support for daily tasks like personal care, meal prep, and errands, and I’m looking for an incredible individual to join my team.

**About You**

You’re someone who is:

- Positive, compassionate, and eager to help others.
- Comfortable providing personal care and assistance to a female.
- Excited about both active days out and low-key Netflix nights.
- A dog lover and comfortable caring for my small toy poodle.
- Able to manually lift and carry 105 lbs for transfers (must be confident in your strength).
- A licensed driver, confident driving my wheelchair-accessible van (Toyota Sienna).
- Legally eligible to work in Canada.

Experience in caregiving or working with people with disabilities is a plus, but not required. Full training will be provided.

**Key Responsibilities**

**Day Shifts**
- Assisting with daily care: dressing, feeding, hair/makeup, etc.
- Driving to errands, appointments, work meetings, and social outings.
- Supporting my work: filming content, typing, and other tasks.
- Meal prep, housework, and grocery shopping.
- Assisting with stretches and exercises.
- Caring for my dog, including walks.
- Accompanying me on travel and overnight trips as needed.

**Overnight Shifts**
- Assisting with bedtime routines: showering, skincare, snacks, and putting on my BiPAP machine.
- Helping me roll over as requested (every 1-2 hours).
- Plenty of downtime while I sleep; feel free to bring quiet activities :)

**Schedule and Pay**
- **Sunday overnight**: 9 PM - 9 AM
- **Monday overnight**: 9 PM - 9 AM
- **Alternating Friday/Saturday day shifts**: 8-12 hours

**Compensation**:

- $23.75/hour for direct assistance (day shifts).
- $18.50/hour for on-call hours (overnights).
- Overnight shifts receive a blended rate: 4.5 hours of direct assistance + 7.5 hours on-call.

**What You’ll Gain**
- Competitive pay with low stress and lots of downtime to work on homework, relax, etc. Perfect for students
- Opportunities to travel with me and experience new adventures
- A fun and supportive work environment (I'm cool to work with, I promise)
- Great healthcare experience for those interested in pursuing careers in nursing, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, etc.

**How to** **Apply**
- Your resume.
- A short paragraph about yourself, your availability, and why you’re interested in this role.
- Any questions you have about the position.

Thank you for considering this role—I can’t wait to hear from you

**Job Type**: Part-time

Pay: $18.50-$23.75 per hour

Expected hours: 32 per week

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Night shift

**Education**:

- Secondary School (preferred)

**Language**:

- English (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2025-02-03



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