Position Overview & Specifications

Job Reference: DER14856AM1

About the Employer

74 Yrs old with mental health who would like support with general hosekeeping and food preparation. Friendly who enjoys chatting and being social.

Employer Disability and Health Conditions

Mental Health

The employer's hobbies and interests:

Drives out

Cooking

Other relevant information

The individual keeps pets in the home.Dog.

About the Role

Duties and Responsibilities

Support and/or prompt with cooking/meal preparation and eating meals/drinks.

Support and/or prompt the individual to take medication.

Assist with household chores and general homemaking.

Support the individual to look after/care for pets.

Support with gardening.

Other Duties include: Dog Walking

The individuals needs may vary from day to day and your tasks may reflect this. You could be required to perform other duties as reasonably required.

You have a responsibility as an employee to report all accidents to the employer immediately. You have a duty to report defects and / or hazards which may give rise to an accident. You are to ensure the safety of the individual at all times.

Due to the nature of the work for which you are applying, this post is subject to a satisfactory DBS disclosure (costs will be covered).

Transport Requirement

Car driver preferred but not essential.

Required Skills

Be honest, reliable, trustworthy and punctual.

Maintain confidentiality and respect privacy, including the prohibited use of social media in relation to the job role.

To be able to work on own initiative.

To be able to follow instructions accurately.

Be patient, supportive and caring.

Have good listening skills and be able to provide non-judgemental emotional support.

Be empathetic.

Previous caring experience is not essential, however you should have a genuine interest in supporting people with a disability/illness to achieve their goals.