Job Description

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

Seven days per week,  in shifts of between two and thirteen weeks. The first assignment with me will be four weeks maximum and this will include a one-week trial period. 

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, detailed care plan available.

Essentials:

Compatibility. (Feeling comfortable and authentic around each other, sharing core values,  effective communication, mutual  respect, ability to handle any disagreements constructively and shared humour or joy.)

Female, CV, cover letter, DBS ,  carer experience with physically disabled, UK-based with right to work in the UK, very good (fluent) understanding of English. Recent photo on profile or CV.. Face-to-face interview. Self-employed status. Insurance. Minimum two references from previous clients and any employer with address, email, and telephone number, preferably recent. References will not be contacted until after the interview and conditional offer subject to satisfactory references is made and accepted.

Non-smoker, Kind, reliable, friendly, easy-going, gentle, flexible, patient, caring,  cheerful, healthy,  compassionate, calm and with empathy and a sense of humour.  Hoisting experience. Willing to accept constructive feedback, suggestions,  guidance or instructions from the client when the client considers appropriate and consistent with his care needs and wishes. Willing to act in accordance with the client's house rules. Willing to try not to cause the client any unnecessary stress (see below).

Applications without a recent photo, CV and cover letter may not be acknowledged..

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: 

Washing, Dressing, Shopping, Bathing/Showering, Cleaning, Exercise, Personal care, Laundry, transferring (by ceiling track hoist), preparing meals, washing the dishes, eating, going out, Physio/massage.

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: Depending on experience. Competitive.

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

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