Job Description

A kind, female live-in carer (settled in the UK) required for a single, friendly, 69-year-old, male electric wheelchair user with full mental capacity.

Seven days per week in shifts of between four and thirteen weeks.

Regular and/or Emergency assignments required—ongoing requirement.

Face-to-face interview either video eg Teams or Zoom or physical required. Handover should be available. Skeleton daily routine, detailed care plan, checklists available.

Essentials:

Female, References, CV, cover letter, DBS check, paid live-in carer experience, UK based with right to work in UK, very good understanding of English, Kind, Honest.  Recent photo on profile or supplied by email. Face-to-face interview. Self-employed status with UTR.

Non-smoker, common sense, open-minded, empathetic, sense of humour, flexible, willing, cheerful, patient, hygienic, friendly, respectful, laid back, organised, fit, healthy, reliable, fast learner, responsible, efficient, conscientious, resourceful, hard-working, considerate, good cook, intelligent, compassionate.

Desirable:

I need assistance with:

730am - 1030pm

Personal Care, Bathing/Showering, Dressing, Transferring (by ceiling track hoist), Preparing meals, Washing dishes, Cleaning, Laundry, Shopping, Exercise. Night assistance rarely required. Pro Care Air alternating pressure relief mattress with Frontier Medical Toto lateral automatic turning system underneath. Putting ankle braces on and removal with gel dressings.

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In my 2 bedroomed adapted bungalow (ramp, electronic front door, wet room, Geberit wash dry toilet, ceiling track hoist) in quiet village with amenities ( Tesco, buses, etc) within walking distance of a nature reserve.

Restrictions:

Carer cannot watch live TV on any channel or service, or BBC programmes on BBC iPlayer because there is no TV license at my address. No alcohol to be consumed during assignment.

About Me:

I respect body autonomy.

I was born in England. I have a slim body build.

I do not have any pets.

I cannot walk but I am not paralysed.  My joints are very damaged and painful. I have restricted upper body range of motion and use special cutlery. I have Marfan syndrome, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis and osteoporosis. .

I have a heart condition (mitral valve prolapse and aortic aneurysm (dilated aorta at risk of fatal rupture) so my blood pressure needs to be controlled by avoiding stress.

I would describe myself as: honest, considerate, open-minded, intelligent, kind, with sense of humour, empathetic, friendly, easy-going, organised, respectful, hygienic, logical.

My interests:

Books, wildlife and nature, world cinema, sunshine, organic food, classical music, 1950 -1970s music, research, the arts. I travelled a lot when I was younger. I have not watched TV for over 30 years, I do not follow the mainstream media. I do my own research and thinking.

Salary/Benefits:

£980-1365 / per week £140-195 / per day

Depending on experience.

Bedroom provided including free wired internet service, utilities, own fridge in kitchen, 

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