Two part-time care assistants for elderly lady @ £13.09 hours per week in Choppington - Choppington - NE62
Family is looking for carers who can support a quiet older woman in the Stakeford area. They are looking to recruit two carers to support her to stay within her family home. The lady has reduced mobility, so she is at risk of falls. She enjoys some quiet time as well as reading and watching TV; she likes the news, soaps, biographies, and the royal family.
Hours of work: 10.5 hrs per week include day, evening and weekends. Calls are 3 times a day, 7 days a week.
Days and times to be discussed at interview
Rates of Pay: £13.09 per hour
Location: Stakeford area
Main Duties: To support with meal preparation as well as prompts and transfers while helping to reduce the risk of falls. Also, to be flexible and support with cover for holidays and sickness leave.
Personal Specification:
* Calm, patient and understanding
* Honest, reliable and with a caring nature
* Punctual, trustworthy and respect confidentiality
* Have a happy, positive caring nature
* Have an outgoing personality
* Ability to both take instructions and use own initiative
Experience in health & social care desirable – experience in working with people with both physical and mental health needs. Respect for confidentiality is a must.
Further Information: An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate (DBS) will have to be obtained for the successful candidate (at employer’s expense).
Training: Where it is required, such as in Health and Safety matters, practical training and guidance will be arranged, and the care worker will be expected to attend. This will include moving and handling, medication awareness and additional training specific to the client.
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