About the Client:
We're seeking a compassionate caregiver for a 94-year-old woman living independently in North York. She remains mentally sharp and cognitively strong, though she's experiencing some recent executive function changes related to heart failure. She's easy-going, speaks perfect English, and simply needs supportive assistance to maintain her quality of life at home. She currently has a live-in caregiver but requires reliable respite care and backup support when the primary caregiver is unavailable.
Responsibilities:
- Provide supervision for safety and gentle reminders throughout the day
- Assist with personal care including bathing and dressing
- Support with toileting and hygiene, including gentle prompts when needed
- Administer medication reminders at scheduled times
- Monitor daily weights and blood pressures as part of heart failure management
- Prepare light meals, reheating food and providing mealtime reminders
- Complete housekeeping tasks including cleaning and laundry
- Accompany her to the washroom multiple times daily (she takes medications that increase frequency)
- Provide companionship and engage in conversation
What We're Looking For:
- Experience supporting seniors with mobility aids (walker/wheelchair)
- Knowledge of heart failure care and vital sign monitoring
- Patient, calm demeanor with strong interpersonal skills
- Reliable and consistent with excellent communication
- Comfortable with personal care and bathing assistance
- Ability to provide cognitive support through gentle redirection and prompts
- Respite care experience preferred
- English speaking required
- Takes initiative while respecting independence
Schedule:
This is a flexible respite care position requiring a few visits each week (2-4 days) to provide backup support and relief for the primary live-in caregiver. Hours and days will vary based on family needs, with shifts typically during daytime hours. The care needs are not physically intensive, allowing for natural breaks throughout the day, though attentiveness is required due to frequent washroom visits.
The home has a private bedroom available but shares one bathroom. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference for a lovely senior who values her independence while needing just the right amount of support to remain safely at home.
