Job Description
We are looking for a warm, reliable friendly companion to spend quality time with one of our valued clients. This is a non-caregiving role - no personal care or medical support involved. This role has set hours of Wednesday, Friday & Saturday 10am-5pm every week.
THE ROLE:
Your main role will be to provide companionship and support, this may include:
* Going shopping
* Gardening
* Puzzles
* Watching the world go by
* Cups of teas
ARE YOU:
* Kind, patient, reliable and trustworthy?
* Experienced with dementia?
* Currently living in the UK?
* Able to work every Wednesday, Friday & Saturday 10am-5pm every week?
* Have a UK driving license and access to a vehicle?
If you answered 'Yes' to all of those questions then we are interested in talking with you.
Qualifications & Experience
Good verbal and written communication skills and previous experience working with Alzheimer's and Dementia is desirable but not essential.
Good organisational and time management skills are very important.
Please note: Only Female Applicants can be considered due to the nature of the contract. As this role involves giving care to patients in their own home you must have a driving license and have access to a vehicle.
Benefits of working with Right at Home Preston:
* Company pension
* Above average rates of pay
* Standby supplement available at weekends
* Rewarding work
* Career progression & training
* Your birthday as paid holiday
* Employee discount
* Discounted food
* Free parking
* Referral programme
* On demand pay available before Christmas
If this sounds like you, hit the apply button today.
YOU MUST HAVE VALID RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK AND CURRENTLY BE LIVING IN THE COUNTRY TO APPLY FOR THIS ROLE. WE CURRENTLY DO NOT CONSIDER APPLICATIONS FROM ABROAD.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: £13.47 per hour
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Employee discount
* Free parking
* Referral programme
* Store discount
Application question(s):
* Are you able to work every Wednesday, Friday & Saturday 10am-5pm?
* Do you have experience with Dementia?
* Are you able to attend a 2 day training course in Preston in the next 2 weeks?
Licence/Certification:
* Driving Licence (required)
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person