Job Description

About us

Waymouth & Ward Homecare are an agency who introduce self-employed carers to their private pay clients on a live-in and visiting care basis.

We are currently looking for a part time visiting carer for Stuart: Tuesday and Thursday 8:30AM- 2PM

To help him shower and dress, prepare his breakfast - he enjoys porridge and lots of tea - and tidy his bedroom and bathroom, both located on the ground floor. Additional support such as washing and ironing his shirts, changing his bed sheets, and preparing a light lunch that he can access later in the day would be helpful.

At 92, he is physically frail and walks with the support of a frame. He has prostate cancer, renal failure, and heart failure, but is cognitively well and enjoys conversation. Stuart has a catheter and will have appointments to have this changed at the hospital. He also has appointments to have a blood transfusion for his anaemia due to his prostate cancer.

Stuart is currently living with his daughter, son-in-law, and their three children in Westcott.

The family has two dogs, one of whom is unwell, so a dog lover is essential, although no care duties for the dogs are required.

There might be occasional ad hoc visits in addition to the regular Tuesday and Thursday visits.

Are you able to offer the following?

Provide assistance with daily household tasks such as light cleaning, laundry, ironing and organizing. Prepare meals with healthy ingredients and from scratch. Run errands, such as grocery shopping or picking up prescriptions. Assist with personal care tasks, such as bathing, dressing, and grooming. Provide companionship and engage in conversation and activities with the client. Monitor and report any changes in the client's health or well-being to the appropriate the family. Maintain a safe and clean environment for the client Previous experience in a similar role is preferred. Strong communication skills and the ability to interact with clients in a compassionate and respectful manner. Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively. Up to date certificates in care - we can arrange on-line training if needed. DBS on the update service - we can arrange a new DBS if required. Self-employed role NO SPONSORSHIP AVAILABLE
Job Type: Part-time

Pay: 22.54 per hour

Benefits:

Flexitime
Education:

GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:

Care home: 1 year (preferred) Home care: 1 year (preferred)
Language:

English (preferred)
Work Location: In person