Job Description

Exclusive client. 85-year-old gentleman with mild early stage dementia / short term memory problems requires companion for mental stimulation, physical activity and housekeeping. This is a job share opportunity to work alongside and provide cover for an existing carer enabling the family to have 7 day cover each week.

Previously being a regional table tennis champion and CEO of multinational company, his interests include:

Table tennis (twice weekly) Pool / billiards Chess / Uno / Other mental stimulating games and activities Gardening / DIY / walks in the countryside Visiting museums / art galleries / cathedrals.
Our client is articulate and well mannered, has no personal hygiene or mobility problems, but cannot drive and is otherwise in excellent health for his age. In addition to organising and

joining in with the above, you will be required to accompany him to daily supermarket shops, remind him to stay hydrated, eat healthily, stay on top of his medication (tablets only) maintain a good standard of housekeeping, occasional cooking, maintain his social diary, drive him around (mileage allowance payable) and assist in keeping him generally mentally stimulated to prevent further brain deterioration.

He currently lives with his son who cares and cooks but has returned to full time work. There are two locations - Branksome Park, Bournemouth (5 minutes from Branksome beach) and Wilmslow, Cheshire. It is envisaged that time will be split more or less equally between the two locations 2 weeks at a time. Ideally you will live close to one of these and commute to work - and accommodation will be provided at the second location where this is a "live-in" role.

There will be occasional European travel so applicants without UK Passport or Schengen Visa (EU) cannot be considered.

Applicants must have some experience in dementia care and rehabilitation, be able to physically "keep up" with our client, pass routine CRB, drug and alcohol tests and be able to provide excellent references. This position ideally suits candidates with either nursing, caring or other background where creating and organising activities for vulnerable people is required (e.g. teaching / primary child care)

Whilst this is a job with important responsibilities, it can offer the right candidate a comfortable lifestyle with a nice family and mild medical demands.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 18.00 per hour

Work Location: In person