GBD0926EM - Befriender/Carer

Cornerstone Community Care; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 276,000 - 331,000; Part time

Job summary

Cornerstone Community Care is seeking a female carer to support an elderly lady at home for 20 hours per week, helping maintain independence and safety following Alzheimer's diagnosis.

Responsibilities include prompting with medication, assisting at meals, bedtime support and personal care such as wigs and overall hygiene. A driver is essential due to rural location. PVG membership will be required; training will be provided.

Qualifications

• Female candidate preferred as per job posting.
• Must be able to work 20 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Prompt with medication.
• Support at mealtimes.
• Bedtime assistance.
• Personal care including wigs and maintaining hygiene.

Skills

Empathy

Patience

Reliability

Communication

Job description

We are looking for a female carer to support an elderly lady in her home for 20 hours per week, helping to maintain her independence and safety following a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s.

Duties include prompting with medication, supporting at mealtimes, bedtime assistance and aspects of personal care such as support with wigs and maintaining general hygiene.

While the ladies husband currently supports with personal care routines such as washing and dressing in the morning, this may become a part of the role once a trusting relationship has been built.

A high level of patience, empathy and understanding would be valuable in encouraging positive responses and helping to build a strong, supportive relationship.

Set shifts will be important to maintain a consistent routine. To support the development of a positive and trusting relationship, shifts will initially be introduced on a gradual basis, with hours increasing over a number of weeks until the full shift pattern is established.

Monday 18:00 to 22:00

Tuesday 10:00 to 14:00 and 18:00 to 22:00

Wednesday 10:00 to 14:00

Thursday 10:00 to 14:00

PVG Membership will be required

All training required will be provided

Due to the rurality of the house, a driver would be essential