PERSONAL SUPPORT WORKER

PERSONAL SUPPORT WORKER

At PSW Services.ca , our mission is to provide compassionate, respectful, and high-quality personal support to individuals in need, helping them live with dignity and comfort. We are committed to enhancing the well-being of our clients by offering personalized care that meets their physical, emotional, and social needs.

Our Services

Personal Care Assistance

  • Bathing and grooming

  • Dressing and hygiene support

  • Toileting and continence care

  • Mobility and transferring (e.g., bed to wheelchair)

  • Assistance with eating and drinking

Meal Support

  • Meal planning and preparation

  • Special diet assistance

  • Feeding support

Home Help / Light Housekeeping

  • Light cleaning and tidying

  • Laundry and linen changes

  • Dishwashing

  • Garbage removal

  • Organizing household items

Health-Related Support

  • Medication reminders

  • Monitoring general well-being

  • Escorting to medical appointments

  • Support with exercises prescribed by a healthcare provider

Daily Living & Errands

  • Grocery shopping

  • Prescription pick-up

  • Accompaniment to errands

  • Pet care assistance

Companion & Social Support

  • Friendly conversation

  • Playing games, reading, or hobbies

  • Emotional support

  • Preventing isolation and loneliness

Transportation Assistance

  • Transportation to medical or social appointments

  • Community outings

  • Help with mobility aids (e.g., walkers, wheelchairs)

Cognitive Support ( for dementia or cognitive decline)

  • Gentle reminders and cueing

  • Routine structure and safety monitoring

  • Engaging in memory-boosting activities

Types of PSW Service Schedules

Visiting / Drop In

  • Short Visits: Typically ranges from a few hours per visit.

  • Scheduled or As-Needed: Services can be pre-arranged daily, weekly, or requested on an as-needed basis.

  • Personalized Care: Tasks may include help with bathing, grooming, dressing, meal preparation, medication reminders, mobility support, and light housekeeping.

  • Flexible Support: Offers families and clients flexibility and affordability compared to full-time care.

  • Companionship: May also provide social interaction and emotional support, especially for isolated or elderly individuals.

This model is often used for seniors living independently, individuals recovering from surgery, or those with disabilities who need periodic help to stay safe and comfortable at home.

Full / Part Time Care

  • Daily, Long-Hour Support: Typically ranges from 6 to 12 hours per day, or even 24/7, depending on the client’s needs.
  • Comprehensive Assistance: Includes bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, feeding, medication reminders, mobility help, and companionship.
  • Household Tasks: Light housekeeping, laundry, meal planning, and preparation are usually part of the care.
  • Consistency: A regular PSW or small team of workers ensures continuity of care and builds trust with the client.
  • Ideal For: Seniors, people with disabilities, individuals with progressive illnesses, or anyone requiring consistent supervision and support at home.

Full-time PSW care can be provided in private homes, assisted living settings, or long-term care facilities, depending on the arrangement.

Live-In Caregiver

This person will resides in the home of the person they are caring for, on a full-time basis. Their role is to provide personal care, companionship, and assistance with daily living activities, often for elderly individuals, people with disabilities, or those recovering from illness or surgery.

  • Personal hygiene assistance (bathing, grooming, toileting)
  • Mobility support (transferring from bed to chair, walking assistance)
  • Medication reminders
  • Meal preparation and feeding
  • Housekeeping and laundry
  • Emotional support and companionship
  • Monitoring health and reporting changes to family or medical professionals

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If this is an emergency please contact us at 437-318-0012