Job Description

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

Seven days per week, 730AM to 1030PM in shifts of between four weeks (first assignment with me 4 weeks) and thirteen weeks.

Regular and/or Emergency, Bank, Contingency assignments required.

Ongoing requirement.

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

Essentials:

Female, References, CV, cover letter, DBS check,  carer experience with physically disabled, UK-based with right to work in UK, very good (fluent) understanding of English, Kind, Honest. Recent photo on profile or CV.. Face-to-face interview. Self-employed status. Insurance.

Non-smoker, Friendly, easy going , common sense, open-minded, empathetic, sense of humour, flexible, willing, cheerful, patient, hygienic,  respectful,  organised, fit, healthy, reliable, fast learner, responsible, efficient, conscientious, resourceful, hard-working, considerate, good cook, intelligent, compassionate. Calm, careful and gentle. Hoisting experience.. Willing to accept constructive feedback, suggestions, proposals, guidance , rational and reasonable instructions consistent with my care needs.

Not highly strung (easily upset, tense, very nervous) please.

Applications without a recent photo, CV, and cover letter will not be acknowledged (due to time wasters applying who have not  read or understood my ad)

It is not in my interest to have a carer who is tired. Therefore, for the health and safety of both of us, I try my best to allow my carer to manage her time and have enough rests between scheduled tasks, where possible and when needed.

I do not need constant attention. However, I cannot for my own safety guarantee an uninterrupted break of 2 hours after lunch, which one carer expected despite it not being in the agreement. I do not have the funding to cover this sort of uninterrupted break.

'The law on working time does not apply to ....those who are self-employed ...'  

https://www.acas.org.uk/working-time-rules/jobs-with-different-working-time-rules

https://www.gov.uk/employment-status     https://www.gov.uk/employment-status/selfemployed-contractor

I do not have authority from my funder to pay extra for weekends, public holidays, or pay accomodation or travel expenses to and from the assignmen .  My daily rates are higher than would be paid to a PAYE employee to compensate for this. I do pay a full days pay on each handover day. I do not pay for my carer's food.

Please do not apply if you have a problem with any of  this.

Desirable:

NVQ 2 or 3 or 4, nursing training, some time spent working for a CQC-registered care provider, care home or extra care housing.

live-in care experience

I need assistance with:

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

In my 2-bedroomed adapted bungalow (ramp, electronic front door, wet room, Geberit wash dry toilet, ceiling track hoist) in a 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 the assignment.

About Me:

I respect body autonomy., I was born in England, and I have an average body build. I do not have any pets. I cannot walk, but I am not paralysed. I am fragile. My joints are very damaged and painful. I have a restricted upper body range of motion and use special cutlery. I have Marfan syndrome, rheumatoid and osteoarthritis and osteoporosis, a dilated aorta at risk of fatal rupture. I must avoid stress to control my blood pressure.

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

My interests:

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

Salary/Benefits: £1,015-1,400 / per week, depending on experience.

The bedroom provided includes free wired internet service, free utilities, a fridge in the kitchen, and some free time as above.

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