About this role
Riverbend Grain Services operates a family-run farm and grain operation just outside Acton, and we are looking for a personal support worker to assist an older family member living on the property. The work is hands-on help with daily living in a rural home setting, with a small, familiar team around you.
Days start with morning personal care and breakfast, then move through light housekeeping, laundry and meal preparation, plus companionship and drives to appointments in Acton and Georgetown. You would keep simple written notes on health and routine so the family stays informed, and you would work alongside family members who are present on the property.
What you'll be doing
- Personal care. Assist with bathing, dressing, grooming and toileting while respecting dignity and privacy.
- Meal support. Prepare simple, nutritious meals and snacks and help with eating when needed.
- Daily living. Do light housekeeping, laundry and errands and accompany the client to local appointments.
- Record keeping. Keep brief daily notes on health, mood, meals and any changes to report to the family.
What they're asking for
- Certification. A Personal Support Worker certificate or equivalent home support training is required.
- Experience. No prior experience is needed; we will train the right person on the household routine.
- Tickets. A valid first aid and CPR certificate is required, or willingness to complete it within 30 days.
- Conditions. A clean criminal record check and reliable transportation to the rural Acton property are required.
What the employer offers
- Travel. Mileage is paid for drives to appointments and errands made on the client's behalf.
- Meals. Meals are provided during shifts worked over the lunch hour.
- Leave. Two paid personal days per year on top of statutory holidays.
About caregiving work in Canada
What the work is
Caregivers help people who need support with daily living — older adults, people with disabilities, and children. Work happens in private homes, retirement residences and long-term care homes, and shifts commonly include evenings, weekends and overnight stays. In Canada the role is also advertised as home support worker, personal support worker (PSW) or live-in caregiver, and the title usually tells you which setting you would be working in.
What employers usually ask for
Employers typically ask for a criminal record check — often a vulnerable sector check, which is slower and more thorough — plus first aid certification and tuberculosis screening. A driving licence matters for roles that involve getting a client to appointments. Related experience counts more than formal qualifications, and caring for a family member is legitimate experience to describe. Expect to provide references.
If you are applying from outside Canada
Caregiving is one of the few areas that can lead to permanent residence directly, but the pilot programmes change frequently and carry strict experience and language requirements. Confirm the current rules on the Government of Canada website before paying anyone for advice. Recognising a foreign nursing or care qualification is a separate provincial process and is not required to work as a caregiver.