Carer Personal Assistant Direct Payment, Woolaton, Nottingham Ref 201989
Senior Female personal assistance required to support 65 year old women in her home setting.
Main tasks will be to assist with personal care, support with meal preparation and assist with domestic support. Some support to promote social stimulation.
Hours: Will be required to work up to 24 hours per week – Monday to Sunday.
10.00am till 11.00am prompt to wash – dress – continence care – make and change bed – meal preparation – drink & fluids x 1 carer
14.00pm till 15.00pm x 1 carer
18.30pm till 19.30pm x 1 carer
1 hour clean
2 hour social access
Applicant must have experience in the following:
- Speaks English;
- Mental health awareness;
- Dementia awareness.
Keys qualities:
- Patience;
- Able to use own initiative;
- Good sense of humour.
- Person centre;
- Motivational and empowerment skills;
- Ability to use a strength base approach.
Additional interest:
- Interest in current affairs and the news;
- Antiques road show;
- Some Interest in cooking shows – i.e. Master Chef
Located in Nottingham.
Applicants must have a clean driving licence for at least one year. As duties will include driving to appointments and support to be a part of the wider community.
The rate of pay will be £8.57 per hour
Successful applicant are required to provide enhance DBS check. Successful applicant – references also required.