Personal Support Worker
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Description
About the Client:
We are seeking a compassionate caregiver for a client living independently near Brittania in Ottawa. The client is managing a life-limiting cancer diagnosis and is focused on maintaining quality of life and engaging in meaningful activities. They have an academic background in humanities, are knowledgeable about poetry, and enjoy tango dancing. The client values intellectual conversation and wants a caregiver who has active interests to discuss. They live alone following a divorce and receive nursing support from Ontario Health at Home every three days for ostomy care. A cleaning service handles heavy housework weekly.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare simple, nutritious meals
- Perform light housekeeping and tidying (no heavy cleaning required)
- Provide companionship and engaging conversation
- Occasionally assist with transportation for errands or appointments
- Respect the client's independence with personal care, which they manage themselves
What We're Looking For:
- Someone who makes the client feel comfortable and brings positive energy
- Calm, patient, and reliable with strong communication skills
- Takes initiative when needed while respecting independence
- Intellectually engaged with interests in arts, humanities, or similar topics
- Fluent in English or French
- Experience with light meal preparation and housekeeping
- Comfortable working with clients managing serious health conditions
Schedule:
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings, approximately 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM (flexible and negotiable based on caregiver availability). The client is open to slight variations such as 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM or 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM. This is an ongoing position with the potential to start as soon as next week.
This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in someone's life during an important time. The client values connection, conversation, and maintaining their independence while receiving the support they need to continue enjoying their interests and daily activities.
Pay & Hours
CAD$27.00/hr
Hourly rate
CAD$162.00/week
Per week
Estimated Earnings Based on 3 day(s)/week
Required Days
- Monday 10:00am-12:00pm
- Friday 10:00am-12:00pm
Within 1 week
Location
- Care needs
- Meal prep
- Companionship
- Transportation
Requirements
License/Certification
Personal Support Worker (PSW)
Additional Considerations
Client has academic background in humanities, enjoys poetry and tango dancing. Seeking caregiver with active intellectual interests who can engage in meaningful conversation. Client is managing life-limiting cancer diagnosis and wants to focus on engaging activities they enjoy.
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