Support Service Worker jobs in London, ON

About the Client:

We're seeking a compassionate caregiver for a gentleman living with dementia and diabetes in London, Ontario. He lives with his partner who works full-time, and the family is looking for support to establish a healthy daily routine. Recently, he's been experiencing disrupted sleep patterns—waking during the night and then sleeping until mid-afternoon. This cycle has made it challenging for him to maintain his medication schedule and daily self-care routines. While he's capable of showering and managing personal care independently, he needs gentle guidance and encouragement to get started each day.

Responsibilities:

• Arrive in the morning while the client is still sleeping and gently wake him at a consistent time
• Provide verbal prompting and encouragement to help him get up and start his day
• Support him in following his morning routine including showering (he can manage independently once prompted)
• Ensure he takes his medications on schedule, including diabetes medication and antidepressants
• Prepare or assist with breakfast
• Help establish and maintain a consistent daily routine to improve his sleep-wake cycle
• Provide companionship and engage him in conversation during visits

What We're Looking For:

• Experience supporting individuals with dementia and understanding of memory care approaches
• Knowledge of diabetes management and medication administration
• Patient, warm personality with excellent communication skills
• Ability to provide gentle encouragement without being forceful
• Reliable and punctual—consistency is essential for routine-building
• Comfortable working independently and using good judgment
• Ability to access the home via lockbox in the morning

Schedule:

Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings for 1.5-2 hours per visit (approximately 6 hours per week). The family is flexible on exact start times but needs morning coverage to establish the routine before the partner leaves for work.

CAD$27.00/hr

Hourly rate

CAD$162.00/week

Per week

Estimated EarningsBased on 3 day(s)/week

Flexible schedule

Preferred days: Mon, Wed, Fri

Preferred times: Morning

Visit duration: 2

Client has diabetes requiring medication management. Client experiences sleep disturbances at night and sleeps late into the day. Caregiver will need to establish morning routine to help regulate sleep-wake cycle. Client is capable of showering and toileting independently but needs prompting and supervision. Client recently started antidepressants. Partner works full-time and leaves early in the morning.