Description
The job itself
We are looking for 2 to 3 carers to provide care and support and to ensure we have sufficient cover.
The role is 12 hours per week working across Monday - Sunday as follows: 9am to 9.30am start for the morning calls and around 5pm for the Tea time calls.
5 days per week - AM 45 mins / 2 days per week AM 1.5 hours / 7 days per week Tea time 45 mins.
Pay
Employed workers £13.50 per hour / self employed workers £17.22
About the recipient
The individual is female and is 51 years old and resides in Goole they require a dedicated and suitable person to support them due to having osteoarthritis which she suffers pain head to toe and has very limited movement. Lady has
* Osteoarthritis
* Stoma bag
* chronic Ashma
* COPD
* dysphagia ( food must be cut in to thin pieces to prevent chocking)
* Diabetes
Lady likes/enjoys talking to friends, watching films. Likes to have choices in bedding, food, drinks etc. Lady does not like her doors been shut due to past trauma so these must always stay open.
Lady is very outgoing, that suffers alot of pain. She loves talking with her friends and daughter. Lady is confined to bed due to her disability and suffers mental health as the pain can get alot aswell as been bed bound. Lady likes to have her own decision when it comes to bedding and food. Lady is cared for quite differently due to her been in pain things have to be done gentle and to be explained to her. Sometimes Lady might be quiet as the pain can get alot.
About the role
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
* Meal preparation and some domestic tasks.
* Assisting the individual with medication.
* Assisting with personal care.
* Stoma care
Female workers only due to personal/intimate care.
About the candidate
The suitable candidate must:
* Be motivated, proactive and able to work on their own initiative.
* Be patient, caring and understanding.
* Have good communication skills (clear and effective communication).
* Be able to build a positive relationship with the individual to both encourage and support them.
* Have previous experience caring for an individual with additional needs.
* Be flexible to accommodate the hours of work where necessary.
* Be a team player and able to work effectively alongside another carer.
* Be comfortable with animals as there are 2 indoor cats in the household
DBS/Reference checks will be required for this post - Cost to be met by the local authority.
Once completed, please email your application to direct.payment.support.team@eastriding.gov.uk and please quote 1245328 in the subject box of the e-mail.
Application Form Direct Payments