Carer for a 60 Y/O female P/T @ £11.50/hr in Bristol
PART-TIME EVENING CARER REQUIRED FOR 60-YEAR-OLD FEMALE (MOSTLY BEDRIDDEN)
Seeking carer for 60-year-old female with limited mobility. Carer must be tolerant of client smoking and comfortable with pets. Two hours to be agreed over 3-4 nights. Duties include personal care and light housework as well as occasional shopping and ensuring client is comfortable.
Applicant MUST be flexible and reliable. Must also be available for possible holiday/sickness cover. Driver preferred but not essential.
DUTIES INCLUDE
* Discussing client’s day and assist with any admin/phone calls
* Visit local shops if necessary for medication/food and drink
* Providing client with food and drink
* Preparing a hot flask for evening/morning
* Ensuring client’s environment is clean and tidy
* Emptying bins and food waste
* Assist client with medication
* Aid client with nebuliser when required
* Assist client with wash and personal care
* Ensure bathroom and toilet is clean and tidy
* Help client to dress for bed
* Remaking and tidying client’s bed
* Ensure any laundry is completed when necessary
* Perform any other reasonable household duties
* Ensure client’s house is locked when leaving in order to keep client safe
£11.50 per hour.
Two hours daily Mon‑Sun.
Up to five days a week but MINIMUM of 3‑4.
Between hours of 17:00‑20:00. Available hours 8‑14.
ESSENTIAL DAYS
* Monday
* Tuesday
* Friday
* Saturday
It is critical that carer is reliable and flexible as duties are essential for client’s wellbeing.
Carer to be paid monthly directly into bank account at month’s end. Currently £11.50 p/h with pay rise immanent in accordance with the national wage increase (£12.50 p/h from April 2025). This post must be declared.
DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS
* Driver (preferred)
* Experienced carer (preferred)
* Good level of English and Maths (ESSENTIAL)
* IT Skills (preferred)
* Confident to deal with nurses/doctors
* Good communication skills
* Two references ESSENTIAL with at least one being from previous/current employer
* DBS Check ESSENTIAL
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