Job Description

We have a package of care near Salisbury requiring a FEMALE live in carer for a 98-year-old lady. It is an established package, that has had a care in place for a long time now. I am seeking an alternative carer, however, at the request of the client's son. 

She's still living at home with a live-in carer and domiciliary calls 3 times a day. She is bed-bound, hence the domiciliary calls to assist the Live In Carer to provide bed care and pad changes if needed on each visit. There are currently no night needs for the client, and she generally sleeps through as she has become unable to exit the bed on her own. She generally eats and drinks well on good days, but sometimes needs prompting due to her dementia.

The package is generally rather simple, in its current state though the current carer is struggling to meet the companionship requirements of the package which has led the son to request a change in carer.  

There is accommodation there in the form of a spare room, which the current carer and family would ensure is ready for the arrival of a new carer. 

0700-2200 (2hr a day break) each day, accommodated on site. Holidays/time off given when requested in good enough time for agency to find cover, within reason.

£750/week

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Personal Care to assist your client with washing, dressing and toileting
• Companionship and assisting your client with daily activities 
• Light housekeeping duties including laundry and cleaning
• Toileting support with commode, incontinence, changing pads and emptying catheter bags 
• Cooking your client nutritious meals 
• Shopping and attending appointments 
• Medication administration 
• Moving and positioning, hoisting and slide sheets 
• Emotional support and encouragement

TO APPLY: Please email liveincare@spirehomecare.co.uk to express interest and introduce yourself, and we will be in touch.

Requirements:

• Passport (British or other)
• ID Card 
• Proof of address (or mailing address)
• Driving License (UK or International)
• Liability Insurance
• DBS Certificate
• Right to work Share Code (If no British Passport)
• Access to a smartphone and internet 
• High standard of English

References and any training/qualification certificates are also appreciated.

Job Details