Job overview
A private family is seeking a visiting carer to support their 75-year-old mother with household tasks and transportation to medical appointments. This is a permanent part-time role, offering 2-4 hours per week on a flexible basis. The successful candidate will be adaptable, keen to learn, and able to provide compassionate support to someone with arthritis, heart failure, and hearing difficulties.
Key responsibilities
The carer will visit the client's home and undertake the following responsibilities:
- Household tasks including cleaning and laundry
- Providing transportation to hospital and doctor's appointments (via pre-arranged transport such as Uber, paid for by the family)
About the client
Age: 75
Medical conditions: Arthritis, heart failure, and hearing difficulties
Additional health needs: The client is currently under hospital care for bowel-related health concerns.
Other information: The client is somewhat forgetful and is supported regularly by family members. The client's son currently lives in the home but will be moving out in July, which is why additional care support is needed.
Work environment
The client's home is smoke-free and pet-free. The property has a stair lift which the client can operate independently.
Requirements
Essential qualifications:
- Care Quality Commission (CQC) mandatory training
- Care Certificate
Essential skills and attributes:
- Fluent English speaker
- Adaptable and keen to learn
- Patient and compassionate approach to care
- Ability to work flexibly
Working pattern
2-4 hours per week, flexible arrangement to be agreed with the family.