Overview
Daily support with social interaction for a client in the early stages of dementia. The opportunity is suited for someone who is responsible, reliable, positive, proactive and ideally multi-lingual.
Responsibilities
* Provide daily social interaction support.
* Assist with personal care four times a week.
* Assist with meal preparation.
* Provide medication prompts and monitor adherence as required.
* Access community services on behalf of the client.
* Travel as needed; a vehicle is required for the PA and a clean, full UK driving licence is required. 30 miles at 45p per mile will be paid by the client for travel for an employed PA.
Client Details
* Main diagnosis: Early stages of dementia.
* Communication: The client speaks Polish; a translation pen is used. The daughter is available to support if needed. Ability to speak Polish would be an advantage.
* Interests: Cultural community services, conversation, and woodwork (e.g., mechanical cars and boats).
Hours and Scheduling
Preferred days/times: 10.5 hours per week. Either 1.5 hours a day or flexibly to allow access to culturally appropriate services (e.g., on Saturdays).
Candidate Profile
Ideal candidates are responsible, reliable, positive, proactive and ideally multi-lingual. Genuine applicants only.
Benefits
* 5.6 weeks paid annual leave (pro rata).
* Pension, Tax and National Insurance contributions.
* DBS paid for by funding authority (if you don’t already have a certificate).
Additional Information
Role subject to interview and references. Closing date is stated, but the advert may close earlier if sufficient applications are received.
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