Job overview
A family is seeking an experienced and compassionate visiting carer to provide daytime support for their 79-year-old mother. The client has dementia and mobility needs following a stroke, and requires assistance with personal care, household tasks, and companionship. This is a permanent role offering 15-20 hours per week, with flexibility around rise and fall calls and weekend availability. The ideal candidate will be friendly, chatty, and genuinely enjoy providing emotional support and company.
Key responsibilities
The carer will visit the client's home and will be responsible for:
- Supporting hygiene and toileting needs, including daily strip washes
- Assisting with mobility around the home and rise and fall calls
- Undertaking household tasks such as cleaning and laundry
- Providing friendly companionship and emotional support
About the client
Age: 79
Medical conditions: Dementia and stroke
Health needs: The client uses a walking frame indoors and a manual wheelchair for outdoor mobility. They have bowel incontinence and require catheter management. Daily personal care includes strip washes while seated on a commode. The client is reasonably capable despite mobility limitations.
Living situation: The client sleeps downstairs due to difficulties with stairs. Family members provide overnight care to ensure the client is never alone.
Work environment
The client's home is smoke-free and pet-free. A vehicle and driving ability would be helpful but are not essential.
Working pattern
15-20 hours per week, comprising:
- Rise and fall calls (morning around 7am and evening around 8pm)
- Approximately 3 hours on weekends (2-5pm), with flexibility to expand if suitable
Requirements
Essential:
- Fluent English speaker
- Experience in care work (formal certification is not essential)
Desirable:
- Friendly, chatty, and positive demeanour
- Strong listening skills and ability to provide emotional support
- Ability to lighten the mood and provide genuine companionship
- Driving ability