RP1125SW - Carer/Support Companion(s)

Cornerstone; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A community care provider in Peterhead is seeking flexible caregivers to support an elderly individual living with dementia in continuing to live at home. Ideal candidates will be kind, patient, and adaptable, ready to assist with personal care, laundry, and medication. Experience in a social care setting is highly valued. Flexible hours available, including evenings and alternate Saturdays.

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting someone in a social care setting or at home.
• Understanding of dementia and patience in handling care needs.

Responsibilities

• Support with personal care needs, washing, and dressing.
• Assist at mealtimes and with medication management.
• Help with laundry and cleaning after meals.

Skills

Experience in social care

Understanding of dementia care

Kindness and patience

Flexibility and adaptability

Job description

Flexible hours throughout the week to include cover every second Saturday PM & Evening – agree mutual hours

(To be flexible to work as part of a team to cover annual/sick leave)

Looking for a flexible carer(s) to allow our elderly Mum, living with dementia to stay in her own home. I am looking for carers who are kind and caring, to support her with personal care needs, washing, and dressing, plus support at mealtimes and with medication. Some assistance will be required with laundry, i.e. changing of the bed, working the washing machine. Washing plates etc after mealtimes.

I need you to be understanding of my illness and be adaptable, flexible and patient. You bring experience in supporting someone in a social care setting or at home and it would be invaluable if you had an understanding of caring for someone with dementia.

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