London
Job Summary: Personal Assistant & Caregiver Position
Providing care for a 33-year-old wheelchair user living with wife. I lead a busy life and work 4 days a week as a government Economist, so no two days are ever the same. You need to be a fit, motivated and respectful person to both me and my family. This role requires a compassionate, reliable, and skilled individual who can multitask and is dedicated to providing high-quality support and care. Organisational skills, common sense, thoroughness, efficiency and initiative are expected. It is essential they are willing to contribute to living in a healthy family household as I want to be able to live in a household where I contribute to the tasks as a normal family member would.
We require the individual to respect our personal privacy as we will respect theirs. My flat is near easy transportation. All training will be given and a great learning opportunity. This is not agency work.
Individual must be aged 21 or over for car insurance purposes ● Key details:
○ Position Type: Live-in - 10 days a month on-average
○ Location: East London (carers can be located anywhere as we will cover travel to and from location each shift) Responsibilities: 1. Cooking Duties:
o Be able to prepare food to a good standard on a daily basis. Cooking and baking is a hobby of mine, so this is key. 2. Cleaning:
o Perform household cleaning tasks such as vacuuming, dusting, bathroom cleaning, and mopping etc.
o Maintain a tidy and hygienic environment including yourself and your space.
o Be presentable 3. Personal care
o Help with toileting and washing
o Dressing and undressing
o Giving medication under my supervision
o Applying creams etc.
o Monitoring skin 4. Shopping:
o Handle grocery shopping and assist in purchasing products and household items.
o Ensure all necessary supplies are stocked and available. 5. Accompanying Client to activities:
o Escort client on shopping trips or to medical or personal appointments.
o Ensure clients' safety and comfort during outings.
o Active client, who participates in wheelchair rugby, stand up comedy and more who needs support to do these 6. Generic assistance:
o Assist clients with daily activities as needed
o Gardening assistance
o Help the client lead an independent life including being able to support his family as they do him.
o Other tasks the client may need doing to allow independence 7. Transportation (required):
o Driving License - Client has a van, you will be required to drive him or family to places. Client sometimes needs longer drives such as visiting his mother in Cornwall (about 7 hours)
Working Hours:
● Average 9 hours of work per day, on call living in for 24 hours for medical emergencies
● Averaging 10 days a month in one shift but rotas will be discussed monthly due to other Pas sickness or holiday
Salary:
● Negotiable, with food and coffee break allowance included
Hiring Process:
· Advanced DBS will be required
● Interested individuals are requested to email their application with the following details to me:
Contact Number and email : Including availability
Please send a CV and contact details for 2 references
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