Job Reference
JH/KM/Aylesbury
Job Title
Carer
Responsible to
Directly accountable to and taking direction the employer and the employer’s representative (husband)
Hours
54 hours a week: Monday – Friday: 7am – 5pm Saturday & Sunday: 3pm – 5pm (on occasions)
Rate of Pay
£14.30 per hour (Monday – Friday) £18.59 per hour (weekend rate)
Based at
Employer’s own home in Aylesbury
Job Purpose
To work one to one with an adult with Parkinson’s disease, who has a great sense of humour and lives in her own house with her husband and daughter and a beagle dog. The house has been adapted to make moving around the house easier. She will also need support to care for i.e. letting out into garden and feeding. The job could also be a job share.
Main duties
* Personal care helping in washing and dressing etc.
* Administering medication (peg training). Medication must be administered on time.
* Support in kitchen helping with cooking/breakfast/lunch and providing support.
* Occasionally light house work such as changing bed linen/cleaning/washing/empty bins.
* To report any issues to the lady’s husband.
* To perform such other duties as may reasonably be required.
Personal Specification
* Have experience of working with vulnerable adults.
* Have a good sense of humour and enjoy a friendly joke.
* You should have a thorough understanding of personal safety.
* Excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills.
* A willingness to undergo any training highlighted by the employer.
* You should have some knowledge and understanding of risks.
* Be patient and caring.
Special Conditions
This post is subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check at the Employers request prior to commencing employment. This is confidential and at no cost to yourself. The post carries a 6 month’s probationary period.
Disclaimer
The Rowan Organisation is acting on behalf of a third party and will not be your employer, nor responsible for any actions arising out of your employment.
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