Carer

73-year-old lady with physical disabilities and a good sense of humour is looking for a carer/PA to provide support at home. I am looking for someone to cover tea-time visits from 5pm to 6pm, Monday through to Sunday every week. During these visits, you will help with light cooking, preparing a snack for later, assisting me with my medication, and helping me to bed.

In addition, I require three hours of support on Tuesday mornings to assist with personal care and general household tasks. The role is varied and no two days are the same. Duties may include helping with personal care, changing beds, keeping hygiene areas clean, light cleaning such as hoovering, preparing simple meals or sandwiches, collecting prescriptions, visiting the post office, and occasionally accompanying me to hospital appointments.

I am a positive and chatty person who enjoys good conversation, although there may be quieter days when I need to rest while you carry out tasks. It would be helpful if you have experience supporting someone with complex physical health needs and feel confident responding calmly and appropriately in an emergency situation.

You must be a dog lover, as I have a small dog who is my companion. As I am not on a bus route at this time of day, being a car driver is essential.

Duties include:

- Medication prompting/administering

- Other relevant duties as required

- Cooking

- We also need to take my daily observations, blood pressure, oxygen as well as taking my pulse and temperature. I can train you to do this if necessary.

Respectful of the employer's privacy and confidentiality

- Reliable with good timekeeping

- Able to both follow instructions and work on own initiative

- Hygienic, tidy and well organised

- Fit and healthy to undertake the required duties

- Patient and possess excellent interpersonal skills

- Honest and cheerful

- Able to speak and read English to a reasonable standard

- Able to always work to high standards of health & safety

Notes:

All applicants must have the right to work in the UK and be willing to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check if required.