Job Description

The clients are a couple living in a very attractive small town (population was 2830 in 2011) on the edge of the Cotswolds in Oxfordshire OX7. It has various shops, bars and takeaways.

Mr C lives with glaucoma and is largely blind. He also has peripheral neuropathy and a catheter. Mrs C has been his main support, but had a fall and broke her hip some weeks ago and so she is currently unable. This experience has created a feeling of vulnerability for all of them and so they have decided they would like live in support. One of their daughters is living with them as an interim.

The day for both of them will start around 8.00am. Mrs C is able to manage her morning routine independently but Mr C needs some support out of bed and with his morning personal care in the shower and dressing. He also needs help with his catheter (day bag and night bag). His leg bag will also need emptying throughout the day and changing as needed. They will both benefit from some support around the home, with shopping and with meals (breakfast, lunch and light meal in the evening e.g. soup around 7.00pm) and drinks (Mrs C is vegetarian Mr C is not). Mr C will also need support getting ready for bed.

Mrs C enjoys art and would like to get back to her painting. Mr C is interested in history and uses audiobooks.

Both are cheerful individuals coming to terms with their new lives. There is no dementia or cognitive issues with either of them. 

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