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The post is for a live in carer for an 88 year old lady with dementia – diagnosed 4 ½ years ago. There is a house cat and so the carer must not have an allergy to animal fur. The successful applicant will be able to prepare/cook all meals and prepare all drinks, help/encourage with personal care (body and hair washing), give to and ensure that daily tablets are taken (supplied in blister packs), ensure cat has fresh food and water, house cleaning and laundry, and preparing a grocery list, as well as any other usual household tasks. They must also act as companion and engage in conversations and activities, to therefore support the whole person. The carer must have experience and skill in managing dementia and any challenging behaviour that may arise, in order to give positive outcomes in the daily routine

The post is long term. The preferable choice of work pattern is for 4 days on, 4 days off, which would suit someone based locally. Second, and probably more realistic choice is for 1 week on, 1 week off. The carer would be alternating with another carer, who is already in situ. Payment is made on a weekly basis and food is provided, depending on dietary requirements.

The house is 3 bedroomed detached house with garden and drive to the front, and garden to the rear. There is a large bedroom for the carer and there is internet access.

There is a train station 150 metres from the house and this is a rail line from Moor Street, Birmingham. Ideally, the carer should have a car to enable ease of access, but this is personal choice and dependant on their home location.

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