A LITTLE ABOUT MYSELF
I am a gentleman living in Barry. I will be 90 in September. I was a professional footballer and love to watch sports especially football.
I have limited mobility now, bit doddery but can walk from one room to another and am still able to do my personal care although may need some help dressing on occasion.
I am hard of hearing so you will need to speak a little louder than the normal.
I love to do the morning crosswords and read the papers. I was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s 2 years ago so my memory is not great, however I can still hold a conversation just may not remember it later.
My daughter lives with me but works full time so it will be good to have a little company to break up the day. I am confined to the house so I am looking for a cheerful person to lift my spirits. I also have a good sense of humour. Not dead yet!
A driver would be an advantage, incase I have a hospital appointment but not a gamechanger as my daughter usually does this anyway.
PURPOSE OF THE JOB
Provide day to day living support within my home, assisting my daughter with her caring role.
HOURS OF WORK
19.25 hours per week to be shared between 2 carers. Please note, as a job share you will not be offered 19.25 hours, but only a portion of hours depending on your availability. Please specify on your application the hours you are looking for.
The hours include morning, afternoon and evening calls as follows –
7-9am
12-1pm
4.30-5.30pm
RATES OF PAY
£15.25 per hour
TASKS WILL INCLUDE
1. Supervision and support; ensuring my well-being and safety at all times
2. Preparing meals for me at home – either breakfast, lunch, supper depending the time you’re working
3. General tidying up following food prep
4. Other light household chores such as hoovering and taking out recycling
5. Ensuring I maintain a good diet by prompting me to eat and drink what is given to me
6. Engaging me in conversation over a cup of tea
TYPE OF PERSON REQUIRED
7. Reliable
8. Cheerful
9. Good communicator
10. Good energy
11. Good sense of humour
12. Initiative and good common sense
13. Can read and help with my crosswords
14. Speak clearly as I am hard of hearing
15. Previous care experience with vulnerable older people
16. Car driver with access to own car