Hours: 7.5 - 10 hours per week (Scope to pick up extra on evenings and weekends to provide respite for the family)
Rate of Pay: £11.44 per hour
Area: North Shields
Car driver preferred
Companion/Personal Assistant required in North Shields area.
I’m looking for someone (female) to befriend my 78-year-old mam who has Alzheimer’s, to spend 3 or 4 afternoons per week with her in my home (2.00 -4.30pm) to allow me to stay at work until later in the day. The role involves having a cuppa with her and playing some games or completing a jigsaw or doing craft and reminiscence activities to keep her stimulated. You will need to assist her to the toilet too. She is a lovely lady, but not great at starting conversations now so needs someone who is friendly and confident to start and keep a conversation going. This is such a lovely role for a kind, patient person who enjoys spending time with older people.
You will need to sign a contract of employment and must be DBS checked and ideally have access to a car to take her out for a cuppa or ice cream some days.
There is scope to pick up more hours potentially on an evening or weekend to provide respite for the family.
For more information about the role or to express an interest, please contact Isabel on 07846448902.
There is a genuine occupational requirement for the holder of this post to be male/female in accordance with the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014 and Equality Act 2010 schedule 9 paragraphs 1 – 4.
This vacancy will close as soon as a suitable candidate is appointed.
At the time of starting their employment, the successful candidate must have permission to work in the U.K.