When you look outside of your family for help with the responsibilities of caregiving, you probably have some criteria in mind: experience, reliability, kindness and more. We take a similar approach with caregivers at Living Assistance Services, only hiring the very best. This works out to less than 5% of the Personal Support Workers (PSWs) who apply to work with us—yes, we’re that choosy about who we send to our clients’ homes!
Here are some of the many qualities that make a great caregiver. To learn more about hiring a PSW to assist your aging loved ones, please visit our website or contact us. We’d be pleased to answer your questions, offer personalized recommendations and provide a quote for high quality homecare services in Toronto, Mississauga and the surrounding areas.
Practical skills
All of the caregivers we work with have the education, skills and experience required to be a successful Personal Support Worker (PSW). They come with strong references and proven reliability, so you know you can depend on them for exceptional care and support. And if a caregiver isn’t the right fit for your family, just let us know—we can work on finding a better match.
Kindness and compassion
While having a strong set of practical skills is incredibly important, there’s a lot more to homecare. Our PSWs are kind, compassionate and respectful, treating your aging loved ones with the dignity they deserve. This means respecting their autonomy, listening attentively and speaking to them as adults rather than infantalizing them. Every bit of kindness and compassion matters, and our caregivers offer these qualities in droves.
The ability to adapt
Change is a constant, and when you’re working with seniors, being adaptable is an important skill. Our caregivers are able to work with clients who have a variety of needs and personalities, adapting their approach as required to ensure each client’s comfort. This may involve being calm and quiet instead of lively and conversational, or changing their approach to reflect the needs of someone with dementia. It’s all about paying attention to an individual’s needs and offering care that reflects their unique abilities, personality and preferences.
Contact us to learn more
When you decide it’s time to add a caregiver to add to your family’s support system, please contact us—we’d be glad to help. Our phone lines are open 24/7, and a member of the Living Assistance Services care team would be glad to take your call. Thanks for reading and take care!