I am a 76-year-old woman who lives in Dumfries and has a diagnosis of Bipolar Disorder (BPD), Parkinson’s Disease with subsequent dementia, Diabetes, Atrial Fibrillation, Osteoarthritis, Hypothyroidism and Kidney Disease (stage 4). Due to those serious and debilitating conditions, I am increasingly struggling to manage personal care tasks daily and although my husband is extremely helpful, he also requires much needed respite. I am looking for someone who can support me in my home with PC tasks and provide some respite for my husband.
Duties
- Support with PC tasks e.g. meals, showering, possibly getting out of bed and dressed, incontinence care occasionally
- Any support for client that falls under personal care or respite for main carer
Person Spec
Driver’s License preferred
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Reliable
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Experience in Adult Care
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Strong Character and sensitive to client’s needs and conditions
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Great sense of humour
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Ability to use own initiative
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Flexible
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Person-centred approach
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Must have a clean driving license
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Female only
Hours of work
- 2 hours per week can be flexible with days/times
Terms of the role
- £13.45 per hour
- Paid annual leave
- PVG required
