CB1026EM - Support Worker

Cornerstone; Banchory; Remote; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Cornerstone in the United Kingdom is seeking a compassionate in-home support worker to assist a middle-aged gentleman to live independently in his own home. The role includes personal care, health monitoring, meal planning and preparation, companionship, and light housekeeping.

You will also accompany the client to appointments and social outings, with mileage paid at 55p per mile. Shifts are flexible, with breakfast, lunch and dinner coverage totaling about 4 hours per day; availability every

Responsibilities

• Personal care: prompting and encouragement with getting dressed, washing, teeth brushing and staying adequately hydrated.

Job description

Days flexible, but must be available every other weekend

Are you a compassionate and dedicated individual with a passion for making a positive impact on people's lives? A family are seeking an experienced and empathetic individual to support a middle-aged gentleman, to enable him to live independently in his own home.

Shifts are worked at breakfast, lunch and dinner. Totalling 4 hours of support each day.

The role will include –
Personal care: Prompting and encouragement with getting dressed, washed,
teeth brushing and staying adequately hydrated.

Monitoring Health: Prompting client to take medication, reassuring client when anxious, and keeping a watchful eye on clients’ health.
Report any health concerns to family.

Meal Preparation: Help and encourage client to plan and prepare nutritious meals.

Companionship: Engage in conversations, companionship, recreational activities (including playing Dominoes, supporting art-work and model building) and accompany client to appointments and on social outings (mileage at 55p/mile). A run in the car and an ice-cream is a good day.

Light Housekeeping: Assist with light household chores, maintaining a clean and comfortable living environment for client.

All training will be provided and PVG will be required for successful applicant .
Driver preferred but not essential.