Care Assistant - Belfast, United Kingdom - Hadden Household

Description

We are seeking a reliable, compassionate and stimulating Care Assistant to join home care team.

Work hours. As one of the care team, to provide daily daytime care, with specific care not anticipated during night shift. Day shift 8am-8pm, night shift 9pm-7am. Each member of the care team expected to provide 2 or more shifts. Hours can be varied to suit.

Tasks.

Supervision following recent fall and hip operation, companionship, meal preparation, administer medications, delivery to / attendance at appointments or activities.

Prompting for, or assisting with as required:
personal cleanliness, clothes dressing, meals, accompanying for brief dog walks.

Maintenance of clean safe and stimulating environment, responding to requests for assistance, liaison with family and other care team members.

Dog friendliness essential. Interest in art and gardening especially welcome.

Driving license not essential.

Care Assistant experience (NISCC registered) of 1year minimum preferable.

The person needing care is a widow, age 82, with dementia. She is a dog owner.
Currently receiving rehabilitation care following recent hip operation to return to previous active life with frequent dog walking. Professionally an accident and emergency doctor, she was also a proficient artist, gardener and hostess. No longer driving. She now struggles with these interests and other tasks. Has excellent neighbours, weekly cleaner and gardener, and frequent visits from family and friends.


Job Type:
Part-time

Part-time hours: 12-72 per week


Salary:
£120.00-£160.00 per day


Schedule:

• Day shift
• Night shift
• Weekend availability

Experience:

- care: 1 year (preferred)


Work Location:
One location

Reference ID: 0293