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About the Employer
Caring for a 75 year old lady living in her own home, she suffers from vascular dementia, COPD, double incontinence and mini TIA, she is wheelchair bound
Employer Disability and Health Conditions:
• Mobility / Physical
The employer's hobbies and interests:
• Watching TV
• Playing games
• Beauty/Hair treatments
About the Role
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Support and/or prompt with personal care. This may include toileting, showering/bathing, getting in and out of bed, getting dressed.
• Support and/or prompt the individual to take medication.
• Assist with household chores and general homemaking.
• Support and/or prompt to attend appointments as necessary, e.g. hospital/doctors.
Only candidates over the legal should apply for this position as you will be required to administer medication.
The individuals needs may vary from day to day and your tasks may reflect this. You could be required to perform other duties as reasonably required.
You have a responsibility as an employee to report all accidents to the employer immediately. You have a duty to report defects and / or hazards which may give rise to an accident. You are to ensure the safety of the individual at all times.
Transport Requirement:
Car driver preferred but not essential.
Required Skills:
• Be honest, reliable, trustworthy and punctual.
• To work as part of a team.
• Be patient, supportive and caring.
Required Training:
Successful candidates are required to undertake any training that is considered necessary and appropriate to the role.
• Moving and Handling. Training will be provided by the employer.
When you are Required:
Shifts are 9am - 9pm