Personal Care Assistant 1 day/week @ £15/hour – North West London - London - NW2
Job Description
We are seeking a companion / personal care assistant for Andrew, a 74-year-old man with frontotemporal dementia behavioural variant. We are based in North West London, zone 2. The role is for Monday or Thursday for 6 hours from 10am - 4pm.
Responsibilities
1. Accompany him out of the house on walks (max. 1 hour) and excursions such as free museum guided tours or going to the cinema.
2. Engage in 1 on 1 conversations, do crosswords, look at old photographs, and listen to music when at home.
3. Provide companionship and gentle guidance during excursions.
Requirements
He does not require help in feeding or bathing but may need some gentle prompting about personal hygiene. He can cook himself a simple meal without supervision.
The ideal candidate will be patient and kind, willing to adapt to his wishes and engage him in the present activity. French or Italian speakers is a desirable attribute, but not a requirement.
Additional Information
Andrew’s condition presents as reduced social interaction and difficulty in social gatherings, fixation on routine, and verbal repetition (Same Story Syndrome). He has reduced interest in daily activities and very rarely experiences outbursts of anger or frustration. His long-term memory is mostly unaffected, but he may struggle with detail.
Denial is a common symptom of his condition; Andrew insists he does not have dementia or Alzheimer's disease, referring to it as his “memory problems” or “mobility issues.”
He has been losing confidence in going out alone, especially after having a few minor falls. He walks with a walking stick but is unsteady. In familiar environments, he is capable, but he may become confused and fearful in unfamiliar places.
In his younger days, he was a highly intelligent accountant and school bursar with a gift for languages and a wicked sense of humour. He took beautiful photographs and loved nature, particularly butterflies, birds, and flowers.
We will be shortlisting candidates and conducting interviews in Mid-November.
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