Overview
I am a 73 year old gentleman with vascular dementia. I have 9hrs a week support, to enable my primary carer to complete chores and appointments. I was brought up on a farm, I enjoy nature, wildlife, all animals and talking about cars and have a good sense of humour. I do like 1 to 1 chats but often like peace and quiet too. I would like support to take me to a memory lane choir on a Tuesday morning (9.30am-12.30pm) or stay with me whilst my wife goes. Other support can be flexible, but some occasional weekend work would be required (once a month).
9 hours per week - days and times are flexible and can be discussed at interview
* Tues 9.30am to 12.30pm
* Thurs or Fri 2.30pm to 6.30pm
* Sat and Sun once every 4 weeks 1pm to 5pm
Responsibilities
* Support and/or prompt with personal care. This may include toileting, showering/bathing, getting in and out of bed, getting dressed.
* Support and/or prompt with cooking/meal preparation and eating meals/drinks.
* Support and/or prompt the individual to take medication.
* Assist with household chores and general homemaking.
* Support with food shopping.
* Assist and encourage socialisation, participating in activities.
* Develop a good and trusting one to one working relationship.
Skills and Requirements
* To be honest, reliable, trustworthy and punctual.
* Maintain confidentiality and respect privacy, including the prohibited use of social media in relation to the job role.
* To be able to work on own initiative.
* To be able to follow instructions accurately.
* Be patient, supportive and caring.
* Have good listening skills and be able to provide non-judgemental emotional support.
* To be empathetic.
* Previous caring experience is not essential, however you should have a genuine interest in supporting people with a disability/illness to achieve their goals.
* Be able to work flexibly, adapting to the employers needs on a daily basis.
* Flexibility would be an advantage as the hours may be variable.
* Be self-motivated with a willingness to get involved.
Due to the nature of the role a dbs check will be required.
Moving and handling training to be provided by the employer.
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