FULL JOB DESCRIPTION
Employer:Jeans Family
Position: Home Carer
Salary:£14.00 per hour
Job Type:part time
Work location:Lydiate
Job Summary
We are seeking a mature, experienced Part-Time Home Carer to provide exceptional support and care for an elderly lady with Alzheimers in her own home. This role offers an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in her life and that of her family assisting with daily activities, promoting independence, and ensuring their comfort and safety. The ideal candidate will bring energy, empathy, and a proactive attitude to deliver personalized care tailored to the lady’s needs. This position is perfect for those who want flexibility around their own family, whilst caring for a loved one of another. The lady lives with her daughter who works and needs a trusted extra pair of hands.
Duties
- Assist clients with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and mobility support
- Prepare nutritious meals and assist with feeding as needed, ensuring dietary requirements are met
- Administer medications accurately following prescribed schedules and protocols
- Provide companionship and emotional support to promote mental well-being
- Support clients with light housekeeping tasks to maintain a clean and safe environment
- Help with errands, shopping, or transportation, including driving clients safely to appointments or activities – Disability vehicle provided.
- Monitor health status, report changes or concerns promptly, and document care provided effectively
Skills
- Prior experience in assisted living, nursing homes, or home care environments is highly desirable, or maybe just a mature adult who has raised their own family.
- Common sense, the ability to show empathy and work on their own initiative to keep a vulnerable elderly woman safe in her own home.
- Valid driver’s license and ability to drive safely within the community
- Physical ability for heavy lifting, assisting with mobility, and performing household tasks efficientlyJoin us in delivering compassionate home care that enriches lives!
Expected hours: 16.0 per week
Work Location: In person
