Live in Carer

Overview

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.

• 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).

• Cooking
• Prepare food to a good standard on a daily basis. Cooking and baking is a hobby of mine, so this is key.
• Cleaning
• Perform household cleaning tasks such as vacuuming, dusting, bathroom cleaning, and mopping etc.
• Maintain a tidy and hygienic environment including yourself and your space.
• Be presentable.
• Personal care
• Help with toileting and washing.
• Dressing and undressing.
• Giving medication under my supervision.
• Applying creams etc.
• Monitoring skin.
• Shopping
• Handle grocery shopping and assist in purchasing products and household items.
• Ensure all necessary supplies are stocked and available.
• Accompanying client to activities
• Escort client on shopping trips or to medical or personal appointments.
• Ensure clients' safety and comfort during outings.
• Active client who participates in wheelchair rugby, stand up comedy and more who needs support to do these.
• Generic assistance
• Assist clients with daily activities as needed.
• Gardening assistance.
• Help the client lead an independent life including being able to support his family as they do him.
• Other tasks the client may need doing to allow independence.
• Transportation (required)
• 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).

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.

Negotiable, with food and coffee break allowance included.

Advanced DBS will be required.

• Experience:
  
  Not required
• Languages:
  
  English – Advanced
• Employment:
  Part-time
• Schedule:
  
  10 days per month, live in
• Salary: £21,600 – £23,000 yearly

I’m an individual looking to hire 3 Personal Assistant caregivers for myself