Care Assistant for a person F/T £11.44/hr in Carshalton - FTE - £0.0k

UKCIL; Carshalton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A caring organization is seeking a Care Assistant in Carshalton to provide companionship for a gentleman with Alzheimer's. The role involves social activities, assistance with communication, and support to help maintain independence. Ideal candidates will have skills in dementia care, excellent communication abilities, and a compassionate approach. This part-time position is expected to start with one day a week, potentially on Wednesdays and requires a full UK driving license.

Qualifications

• Experience or willingness to work with individuals with dementia.
• Strong communication skills to facilitate social interactions.
• Ability to assist with daily activities and administrative tasks.

Responsibilities

• Accompany Geoff on walks and shopping trips.
• Participate in community activities and outings.
• Assist with checking and responding to emails.

Skills

Dementia care

Companionship skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Job description

Care Assistant for a person F/T@ £11.44/hr in Carshalton - FTE - £0.0k

Apply at UKCIL.com. Reference: 4db4e8c0

My husband Geoff is a man in his early sixties who was diagnosed with Young Onset Alzheimers disease. Geoff is physically fit and healthy. He enjoys going to the gym, playing golf, and going for walks via a coffee shop. Geoff gave up work over five years ago as he was starting to show signs of memory loss and could not continue. He volunteered at Citizens' Advice Bureau but stopped a couple of years ago.

Geoff is struggling with loneliness and lack of social contact during the day from Monday to Wednesday while I am at work. Although some of his friends still see him from time to time, this is not regular. The Alzheimer's creates challenges for Geoff in dealing with dates and times, communicating, completing longer sentences, and finding the right words. This also makes some social situations harder.

We are looking for a companion/personal assistant (preferably male, if possible!) who could accompany Geoff on walks, shopping trips, outings to London, participate in activities, and assist with administrative tasks such as checking and responding to emails, helping with his phone, and replying to texts and WhatsApp messages. We prefer a non-smoker who likes cats.

We are initially looking for someone to work one day a week (possibly Wednesday).

Key Responsibilities

Services

• Social and leisure activities
• Support to remain independent

Training

• Dementia care

Transportation

• Full UK driving license
• Own personal car

Please apply by clicking above or at ukcil.com