Overview
To support a 67-year-old lady living in supported accommodation and has several health conditions including diabetes, chronic kidney disease, hypothyroidism, reduced mobility, schizoaffective disorder and a hearing impairment to maintain her independence and well-being.
Main Duties
* Provide companionship and emotional support with low mood and depression
* Encourage and support to access the local community
* Trips to shops, cafes and local events
* Support with wheelchair on outings outside the home
* Personal care (some support required)
* Household tasks
Qualifications and Attributes
* Respectful of confidentiality and privacy
* Responsible, reliable and trustworthy
* Respectful of dignity and independence
* Good communication skills and social skills
* Punctual, reliable and flexible
* Ability to work on your own initiative
* Understanding, adaptable and organised
Please note that the person undertaking this role may be requested to supply evidence of DBS clearance and/or references where appropriate.
Compass Disability Services (Compass Independent Living Team) is a support, advisory and payroll service. We support people with a disability or long-term health condition to live independently and retain control of their lives within the community. We are not the person that you will work for. You will work for the individual or family that we are supporting.
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