About the Employer

I am an elderly woman who has been recently diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease and Dementia. I also have other conditions that affect me in my daily living. I still value my independence and prefer to still do things myself where I can. I can get frustrated at times and will need support, reassurance and patience. I have a Zimmer frame to walk around the house.

The main duties are: - To support me on a one-to-one basis. To support me to maintain and develop daily living skills To support with personal care such as helping me shower To encourage and enable me to make and maintain relationships with friends and family. Occasionally help heat up freezer meals. Support with general cleaning in the property To transport me to and from my home and various locations such as the library. Mileage will be paid if using your own car. To undertake any other reasonable tasks or duties as specified by myself, or my representatives.

The following are ESSENTIAL requirements for this post: The ability to work on a one-to-one basis. The ability to work flexibly to ensure continuity of service. The ability to empower me in reaching my full potential in all aspects of independent daily living. The ability to communicate effectively with me and to put me at the centre of all you do whilst supporting me. The ability to take responsibility for my wellbeing and safety. The ability to encourage and maintain positive relationships with friends, family and neighbours. To understand the importance of maintaining confidential information. The ability to cope under pressure and in stressful situations whilst maintaining security and stability for me. To be reliable, punctual, and honest. To possess a full clean driving licence and be able to drive a car for use in taking me between my home and various other locations. To always demonstrate respect and dignity The ability to always maintain the highest levels of professionalism and integrity in the performance of your duties.

Previous experience working with older people

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Employer Disability and Health Conditions

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Other relevant information

About the Role

Duties and Responsibilities

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The individuals needs may vary from day to day and your tasks may reflect this. You could be required to perform other duties as reasonably required.

You have a responsibility as an employee to report all accidents to the employer immediately. You have a duty to report defects and / or hazards which may give rise to an accident. You are to ensure the safety of the individual at all times.

Due to the nature of the work for which you are applying, this post is subject to a satisfactory DBS disclosure (costs will be covered).

Required Skills