We are looking for a kind, compassionate, patient and friendly individual, to give support and company at home to a lovely elderly woman in Stow.
Help with simple daily tasks include:
· giving her breakfast and one other main meal per day,
· keeping on top of household duties (laundry, washing up, making the bed etc)
· occasional slow walks in local area (pushing a wheelchair, though she can walk short distances eg around the house)
· Gentle and friendly conversation and company
· Prompting to take medication
· help with personal care (shower and dressing)
· Helping her maintain her independence as much as possible, reassuring and giving her confidence to carry out the tasks which she is still able to do for herself.
Terms:
· Hourly rate: £14.50
· Annual leave entitlement of 5.6 weeks pro rata
· Post subject to a 3 month probationary period
· Mileage/travel costs to be discussed with employer
Start date is likely to be late October to early November.
5 days a week, 4 hours a day, split shifts. (Hours and days are negotiable, but two to three visits a day would be ideal.)
Her family is in the village and you would have regular contact, support and interaction with them.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: £14.50 per hour
Expected hours: No more than 20 per week
Work Location: In person