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About the role : We are a multi-generational family living in Cedervale-Humewood/St Clair W seeking a warm, patient, and reliable Personal Support Worker (PSW) or experienced caregiver to support a senior living with early-stage Parkinson''s-like symptoms and advanced vision loss. We are looking for someone who provides great company and brings a positive, ''can-do'' energy into our home, is willing to do a variety of tasks from clinical care to light housework and providing company. If you are comfortable with things like supporting client with technology (e.g. downloading audiobooks and placing online grocery orders), that is a bonus The primary task for each visit would be to assist client with physiotherapy exercises and provide company, as well as do other tasks on an ''as-needed'' basis, such as light meal/task prep, light cleaning or laundry, and assisting with medication. Schedule: 5 days per week (flexible on which days), for 2 hours per session (early afternoons) Pending your availability, we may occasionally also seek respite care for family caregivers. Location: Cedervale-Humewood/St Clair W. We are minutes from the St Clair W streetcar and have an on-site parking spot that is available as well The Ideal Candidate: Warm & Personable: Fit with the client is our top priority. You genuinely enjoy senior companionship and are a natural conversationalist. Patient: You understand that the client''s energy will vary day-to-day and are happy to work at the client''s speed. Adaptable: You are willing to help with a variety of tasks, from light housekeeping to assisted walks Iniitiative: You are comfortable taking initiative in offering support for tasks that may need doing from a pre-identified list Reliable: Punctuality is vital for medication timing and routine Requirements: Experience in assisted living, nursing home care, hospice, or home care is preferred. Knowledge and/or experience with clients with vision loss and Parkinson''s preferred Ability to perform heavy lifting and physically assist clients as needed Strong communication skills and compassion for elderly or disabled individuals. Certification in caregiving or related fields, or currently enrolled in related coursework Prior experience with meal preparation, cleaning, and general caregiving duties is advantageous. Valid SIN required. Responsibilities: Provide companionship and mental stimulation (daily) Support client in doing prescribed physiotherapy exercises (daily) Assist with personal care (as-needed) Prepare simple, nutritious meals/snacks (as-needed) Light housekeeping and organization (as-needed) Occasional accompaniment on short walks or to local appointments (as-needed) Occasional support with client-directed requests (e.g. supporting organization, placing an online grocery order, etc) (as-needed) Rate: $27-30/hr, pending experience. To apply, please respond with your qualifications, experience and requested rate. We will conduct a screening interview by phone with potential candidates, prior to a trial session with client. Job Type: Part-time Pay: $25.00-$30.00 per hour Expected hours: 10 per week Benefits: On-site parking Work Location: In person