Full-Time Caregiver with possible overnight duties

Job Summary

The Full-Time Caregiver role via NannyServices.ca is a “Linguistic & Cognitive Support” position for an elderly woman in Toronto. This role requires the “wit” to provide high-level cognitive engagement for a client with onset dementia and the “grit” to manage a full household, including cleaning and meal preparation. Because the client is in the early stages of memory loss, the mandatory requirement of Italian and English fluency is the key to maintaining her comfort and slowing the progression of confusion through familiar communication.

Job Details

• Employer: Private Individual (via NannyServices.ca).

• Location: Toronto, Ontario.

• Status: Full-time (with possible overnight duties).

• Salary: $16.00 – $24.00 per hour (varies based on experience and overnight requirements).

• Mandatory Requirement: Must speak both Italian and English. Applicants who only speak English will not be considered.

Key Responsibilities: The “Cognitive Sanctuary” Cycle

You are responsible for the client’s physical safety and the maintenance of her mental baseline through structured daily routines.

• Bilingual Companionship: Use Italian as the primary tool for emotional connection and English for coordinating with family or medical services.

• Dementia Supervision: Provide active monitoring to ensure safety as the client navigates “onset dementia,” focusing on orientation and fall prevention.

• Personal Care: Assist with bathing and daily hygiene, ensuring all tasks are handled with the highest level of dignity.

• Domestic Management: Execute full housekeeping, cleaning, and cooking/meal preparation to keep the home environment organized and healthy.

• Overnight Vigilance: Be prepared for potential overnight duties to support the client if nocturnal confusion or “sundowning” occurs.

Candidate Profile & Qualifications

• The “Fluent Guardian”: A caregiver who can switch seamlessly between Italian and English to meet the client’s social and clinical needs.

• Dementia Wit: An understanding of the early signs of memory loss and the patience to redirect the client during moments of frustration.

• Household Grit: The stamina to balance intensive one-on-one care with the physical chores of running a clean and efficient home.

• Flexible Professional: A candidate who is open to a shifting schedule that may include staying overnight to ensure 24-hour safety.

Technical Insights: Language and Memory Care

In dementia care, providing support in a client’s native language (Italian) is considered a “Non-Pharmacological Intervention.”

• The “Mother Tongue” Effect: As dementia progresses, the brain often loses the ability to process a second language (English) first. Communicating in Italian reduces the “Cognitive Load” on the client, preventing agitation.

• Validation Therapy: By using Italian, you can “validate” the client’s past experiences and cultural identity, which is crucial for emotional regulation in onset dementia.

• Nutritional Routine: Preparing traditional Italian meals can serve as a sensory “anchor,” helping the client maintain an appetite and a sense of time through familiar smells and tastes.

• Safety & Supervision: Managing the transition between “Independence” and “Assistance.” In the onset stage, you must balance allowing the client to do what she can while stepping in before safety is compromised.

Why Take This Position?

This role offers a competitive salary range and the opportunity to make a profound difference in a private residential setting.

• Top-Tier Compensation: A potential rate of $24/hour recognizes the value of your specialized bilingual skills and dementia expertise.

• Professional Stability: As a full-time role with overnight potential, this offers the hours and income security that many agency roles lack.

• Cultural Connection: Use your language skills to build a deep, meaningful bond with a senior who shares your heritage.

• Central Impact: You are the key factor in allowing an elderly woman to stay in her own home rather than transitioning to a facility prematurely.

Job Description

Do you believe that the best care is delivered with a familiar voice and a warm meal? NannyServices.ca is seeking a Bilingual Caregiver in Toronto. We aren’t looking for a “cleaner”; we are looking for a fluent Italian speaker who has the “grit” to manage a full household and the “wit” to support a senior through the early stages of dementia. If you speak both Italian and English and are ready for a dedicated full-time role, you belong in this home.

In this role, you are a “Memory Advocate.” You understand that for someone with onset dementia, the world can feel increasingly confusing. Your goal is to provide “Excellence in Bilingual Senior Support,” ensuring every day is structured, safe, and culturally familiar. We look for “Reliable” individuals who are organized, patient, and ready to provide the companionship our client deserves.

Joining this household means joining a space where your language skills are the most valuable tool you possess. We offer the professional rewards you seek and the meaningful work you deserve. If you are a care professional with a commitment to “Italian Heritage and Dementia Care,” we invite you to apply and help us protect our client’s quality of life today.

NannyServices.ca

Company & Location

NannyServices.ca is Canada’s leading digital marketplace for domestic care, headquartered in Toronto, ON. Operating since 2008, it serves as a massive specialized resource connecting families with a database of over 300,000 reviewed profiles. Unlike traditional placement agencies, NannyServices.ca functions as a high-tech matching platform that empowers users across the Greater Toronto Area—from North York and Scarborough to Downtown—to directly source, screen, and hire nannies, babysitters, senior caregivers, and housekeepers without intermediary fees.

Culture

The culture at NannyServices.ca is defined by empowerment, transparency, and trust. Driven by the mission to provide “affordable and trustworthy care,” the company fosters a “self-service” ecosystem where families and caregivers have full agency over their professional matches. The workplace values integrity and safety, heavily emphasizing the importance of background checks, CPR certifications, and verified references. For the caregivers on the platform, the culture is one of flexibility and entrepreneurship, allowing individuals to build their own “personal brands” and manage their schedules. This results in a collaborative, “people-led” community where technical innovation meets the deeply personal needs of Canadian households.