Details
This role is to support a Woman
The candidate should be a woman*
Drivers licence required: Yes
Hours per week:
9.5 set hours to be split between Monday, Wednesday and Saturday, approx.
10.00am start. Extra hours also required to support with ad-hoc appointments.
Days/times could vary so flexibility needed.
Hourly pay rate:
£12.00
I am a 60 year old lady with mobility issues due to arthritis.
My hobbies are reading, going to the theatre, going to park, listening to music
knitting, sewing and painting.
You would be required to assist me with washing/showering, cleaning/tidying,
laundry, meal preparation, shopping and attending physio/therapy sessions and
ad-hoc medical appointments.
You should be friendly, reliable and trustworthy.
Flexibility also very important as I need support with attending ad-hoc
appointments on a regular basis.
Driver required and be willing to drive my motability car.
Non smoker also needed due to health reasons.
Duties include:
Medication prompting/administering
Eating and drinking assistance
Housekeeping
Shopping
Cooking
Transportation
Bathroom assistance
Candidate qualities:
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
Flexibility to allow for ad-hoc appointments
Additional requirements
Non-smoker due to medical reasons
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.
Please note, if you are successful in your application for this position, you will be
either engaged directly or employed by the individual employer and not by
Independent Lives. The role may be offered on an employed or self-employed
basis, depending on the suitability and agreement with the employer. If the role is
employed, you will be entitled to holiday pay and issued an employment contract.
*Exemption for gender is claimed under the Equality Act 2010 Part 1 Schedule 9.
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