Job Description

FEMALE CARERS ONLY. MUST HAVE OWN CAR INSURED FOR BUSINESS PURPOSES.

Hello,

We are looking for an experienced female carer to look after our cheery, wonderful mother. 

Mum is 82 years old, has advanced dementia and sciatica. She can still walk but is frail and walks slowly.

We like to keep mum mentally stimulated and active  - so writing, puzzles, walks outside and visiting friends are standard duties.

The right candidate will live-in for up to 14 days on a 2-week on-2-week- off basis to start in mid-June 2025.

Key responsibilities

• Companionship – sharing conversation and spending time together
• Social visits  - taking mum out to see her friends
• Personal care – assisting with bathing, dressing and, when necessary, continence support
• Helping with mobility – assistance getting around the home, wheelchair or assisted through aids
• Administering medication – according to the care plan including record keeping
• Preparing and cooking meals
• Running errands – assisting with tasks such as shopping or picking up prescriptions and managing weekly shopping
• Wellbeing - Take her for health & beauty appointments, i.e. massages, manicures
• Housekeeping – Ensuring that the mums home remains clean. So managing vacuuming, laundry and tidying up etc.

 We will provide accommodation in a separate bedroom

Please send your CV to: tabhithawilson@hotmail.com

Requirements

• Female only
• You must have a full driving licence, have your own car with relevant business insurance.
• Have a minimum of 2 years’ experience in dementia care
• Be able to provide 2 references one from a current and previous employer
• Provide proof of eligibility to work in the UK
• Non-smoker

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