Self-employed personal care assistant for an older couple in the Southbourne area, arranged through BCP Council's Direct Payments Advice Service, with the couple as the person the work is for. The work is a short weekly visit supporting two people, aged 90 and 93, with frailty, physical health and memory loss needs. Two fixed visits, on Monday morning and Friday evening, are supplemented by possible cover and permanent shifts within a team of 10 carers. Fit is judged on experience of older people, dementia, moving and handling and medication support, and the rate is stated on application.
What the job involves
- Provide personal care support to an older couple, aged 90 and 93, in their home
- Support people with physical health, frailty and memory loss needs
- Monday visit at 0830 lasting 1.5 hours
- Friday visit at 2100 lasting 1 hour
- Cover holiday and sickness shifts when available
- Take on permanent shifts if they become vacant and you choose to accept
What's required
Qualifications
- Relevant care qualifications or training
Experience
- Supporting older people or adults with care and support needs
- Working with people living with dementia or cognitive impairment
- Providing support in a person's home environment
- Managing medication, appointments or daily routines
Skills & knowledge
- Personal care and moving and handling
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
