I am looking for 2 honest, trustworthy and reliable female persons to give care, companionship and to sit with my 73 year old mother. Mum suffered 2 strokes in 2019 leaving her non verbal and paralysed down one side so is bed bound, since then I have looked after her with a team of carers. On of these i now going on maternity so the positions are mainly to cover her absence but there is the possibility of extending your contract when she returns. I live with mum aling with my partner and adult children who are always popping around. Although mum cannot speak the right person will get to know what she wants and needs, she has a routine and she can say yes and no, it's just a matter of asking the right questions. Therefore patience and good speaking of English are crucial.
Mum enjoys watching TV, doing wordsearches, reading, dominoes, board games and the ideal candidate will encourage her to engage in these activities.
The role consists of tasks such as continence care (and assisting agency carer with pad changes), giving medication via PEG tube, basic personal care, preparing meals, occassional hoisting with gantry hoist and general domestic duties.
Experience is not essential as online training will be provided which can be completed whilst working if mum is sleeping or during quieter/less busy times.
You should be positive, reliable, honest and patient and be truly committed to the role. Must also be a dog lover.
Due to the nature of the work this post is subject to a satisfactory DBS disclosure (costs will be covered) and satisfactory references from 2 employers
Provisional shift patterns, there can be some flexibility with adequate notice so as mum is never left alone
Week 1
Monday 3 - 7pm, Wednesday 3 - 7pm, Friday 1 -5pm, Alternate Sat/Sun pm
Week 2
Tuesday 3 - 7pm, Thursday 3 - 7pm, Friday pm, Alternate Sat/Sun pm.
If only one suitable candidate is found there will be more hours available. There is also the option to do longer shifts and less days however the ideal candidates will be able to work weekends.
This would be a great job for young people or students.
Salary £12.21 p/h on an employed basis
Job Types: Part-time, Contract
Contract length: 9 months
Pay: £12.21 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 16 per week
Benefits:
* Casual dress
* On-site parking
Education:
* GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Language:
* English (required)
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person