Job Description

Hi, I'm looking for a capable carer for my recently widowed father, based in a flat in Hove overlooking the seafront.

Start date is 21st Dec (family can cover 24-26th Dec)

The schedule would be 3 weeks on, 8 weeks off or similar, teaming up with our current carer, who is flexible. This is long-term & ongoing.

The job is very much based in the flat, except for a daily 30 mins walk on the prom. He spends most of his time in his armchair overlooking the sea, reading the newspaper, watching TV, browsing Facebook. You'd have 2hours each day free to leave the flat for a break, and several other opportunities for an hour's break here & there. Very close to the flat, there are shops, cafes, a beach tennis club, etc.

He has no particular illnesses, just elderly, has a permanent catheter & needs preventative medications several times a day.

The carer would need to be confident with catheter care, strip washing, support with the commode, managing medications, and any future needs.

The carer would have their own room with a bed (new mattress), armchair, iPad, wardrobe space, and Wi-Fi in this clean, modern apartment. 

There's some light housework & online grocery shopping. We (the family) are supportive and happy to help you by providing any information or equipment which would make your job easier. We have a weekly cleaner too to help you.

Salary depends on experience, working patterns, etc. The salary is a "Flat fee" unless his needs change significantly.

The Carer needs to:

• Speak excellent English without a strong accent because my Dad is quite deaf.
• Have self-employed status.
• Great references.
• Insurance, DBS, etc.
• Relevant qualifications.

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