Live-in-carer needed at a private family residence. Patient is a 93 year old male, who suffered a mild stroke, but is stable and easy to care for. We are looking for a responsible, supportive carer who can assist with the care of our much loved elder.
LOCATION: Westgate-on-Sea, Kent, CT8 8QG
PATIENT PROFILE:
PATIENT: Male AGE:93
CONDITION:
1. bed bound: requires hoist for transfers
2. Incontinence: requires diaper changes
HISTORY: mild stroke, dementia, does not walk.
EQUIPMENT: Hospital bed, sliding sheets, hoist, wheelchair
DAILY ROUTINE:
Personal Care: up to 5 hygiene sessions 9:00, 12:45,17:00, 22:00, 3:00
Personal Assistance: Assistance with occasional bathing and transfers
Medication Management
Record keeping of Blood Pressure
Housekeeping: making bed, changing linen, laundry, maintain bathroom in sanitary condition, vacuum cleaning, and occasional dusting.
Meal Preparation: Cook nutritious meals. 1 meal during weekdays and 3 meals during week end.
THE GOOD NEWS
Work takes place in a beautiful domestic environment by the sea.
Housekeeper and wife will assist with patient care, dramatically reducing your workload.
Estimated hours of work: 6 hrs during week days and up to 8 hrs during weekends
Time off: to be mutually determined by yourself and family.
THE BAD NEWS
You will be required to make a check in the middle of the night. This session may last from 5 to 15 minutes, but then you go back to sleep until next morning.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
We are looking for someone experienced, who can create a trusting relationship with the patient and his family. We like to find someone responsible, dedicated to details and the well being of the patient.
Although there is not lifting required, the person must be physically fit, without major physical deficiencies.
LONG TERM PLACEMENT ( Self employed vs Employed)
You will be under our house payroll, standard deductions will be taken out of your pay check. We can do self employed basis for a short while, but once you are settled, you will be invited to become a permanent employee in our household. If you do not wish to be an employee, this job is not for you.
COMPENSATION
Handsome compensation package starting from £800 to £1100 per week, commensurate with performance. You will be paid time ½ for bank holidays.
Annual Salary staring at £42,057 with regular reviews.
CONTACT US AND SEND US YOUR DETAILS
Please submit your CV, Contact details, and Availability by email at
Sandra.Lawrence@DVL-LTD.CO.UK