Job description
Learn about the role, responsibilities and what the employer is looking for.
About the Employer
Older lady who's main language is Punjabi or Urdu but can understand Hindi so ideally looking for someone who is able to speak one of these languages. Diagnosis of dementia and mobility issues but is able to move around the home but will need to use her wheelchair when going out. Jolly, bubbly and happy lady who likes to have a good chat enjoys having company to talk about her life experiences and family sharing her memories which helps her to remember. Encouragement needed to get her out of bed, dressed and doing some form of activity. Likes to go out in the car for a short drive and even a cheeky trip to McDonald's for a milkshake.
Employer Disability and Health Conditions
• Mobility / Physical
The employer's hobbies and interests:
• Watching TV• Loves going out in her wheelchair
Other relevant information
About the Role
Duties and Responsibilities
• Support and/or prompt with personal care. This may include toileting, showering/bathing, getting in and out of bed, getting dressed.
• Support and/or prompt with cooking/meal preparation and eating meals/drinks.
• Assist with household chores and general homemaking.
• Support and/or prompt to attend appointments as necessary, e.g. hospital/doctors.
• Support with food shopping.
• Assist and encourage socialisation, participating in activities.
• Promote and encourage friendships and independence.
• Develop a good and trusting one to one working relationship.
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).
Transport Requirement
Car driver preferred but not essential.