Disabled gentleman (late 30’s) who suffers from Cerebral Palsy and uses an electric wheelchair requires Carers/Companions to work on either a split-shift basis or a 24 hour Live-in basis - (4 days one week and 3 days the other week). I am looking for Carers/Companions who are able to offer a long-term commitment to ensure continuity of care. Some caring experience would be ideal but not essential as training will be given. I have a large vehicle (automatic) so a competent driver is essential.

I live with my parents in a rural location near Stroud. I will be highly dependent on you for virtually ALL aspects of ordinary daily life including all aspects of my personal care (except for feeding). I also require some care at night. I have a serious stomach & bowel complaint. I also suffer from Sleep Apnoea and I have problems with my feet.

I am looking for a kind, compassionate, patient and understanding carer who is prepared to help me to lead an independent life both inside and outside the home.

I enjoy walking, shopping going concerts, sports events (darts, tennis snooker, rugby, going out for meals and going to the Theatre.

Hours of Work & Rates of Pay

Split Shifts Basis

Day Shifts
(Week One) 8.30am – 8.30pm 4 x 12 hour shifts @ £100.00 Per Shift
(Week Two) 8.30am – 8.30pm 3 x 12 hour shifts @ £100.00 Per Shift

Night Shifts
(Week One) 8.30pm – 9.30am 4 x 12 hour shifts @ £90.00 Per Shift
(Week Two) 8.30am – 9.30am 3 x 12 hour shifts @ £90.00 Per Shift
(Bank Holidays paid at double time)
5.6 weeks paid holiday per annum (pro rata) (PAYE ONLY).
PAYE Scheme in operation (self-employed applicants also welcome).
Statutory Sick Pay.
NO Pension Scheme Provided.

24 Hour Live-in Basis

£100 for each 24 hour shift worked
(Bank Holidays paid at double time)
Meals provided.
5.6 weeks paid holiday per annum (pro rata). (PAYE ONLY)
PAYE Scheme in operation (self-employed applicants also welcome).
Statutory Sick Pay.
NO Pension Scheme Provided.

Example 1:
(Week One) Sun, Mon, Tues & Wed
(Week Two) Thurs, Fri & Sat

Example 2:
One week on, one week off

Whilst working live-in shifts you will have your own room with TV/DVD player, free Broadband Internet access (if you have your own laptop) and use of a separate shower-room.

Please note accommodation is provided for live-in working shifts ONLY.


Duties

*Getting me up in the morning
*All Washing, dressing and undressing (Bed Bath) or giving me a shower using a Ceiling Track Hoist to move/transfer me.
*You will have to use a Ceiling Track Hoist for all transfers (Training will be given if required)
*Helping me with all toileting.
*Your duties will include putting me to the toilet during the night.
*Bathing, creaming and then bandage/dress my feet on a daily basis. Full training and ongoing support will be given by the District Nursing Team.
*Helping me with the taking of my tablets.
*Meal preparation and cooking meals for me and you with/from fresh ingredients.
*Making and helping me with drinks,
*Some domestic tasks such as bed making, doing my laundry and ironing and cleaning part of our house.
*Putting me to bed at night
*Putting my Oxygen Mask on me at night and connecting it up to my CPAP Machine to combat my Sleep Apnoea. Training will be given.
*Your duties include driving and me in my wheelchair accessible vehicle (automatic gearbox) to hospital appointments, on shopping trips, days out and any other social outings. This will sometimes include motorway driving. There will also be opportunities to accompany me on UK holidays.
*Help me in the organisation of my post and personal affairs so it is imperative that you have an understanding of confidentiality and privacy.


Person Specification

*You will be 21 or over ( car insurance purposes)
*A Non smoker
*You must have authority to work in the UK
*You must have fluent written and spoken English
*Clean driving licence required
*You will be physically fit and in good general health
*Able to offer a long-term commitment to ensure continuity of care
*You will be a committed carer and companion
*You will be a kind, caring, compassionate, patient and understanding
*A competent driver and comfortable driving a large people carrier
*Happy to drive my wheelchair-accessible vehicle on motorways (for days out)
*You will be a good cook able to prepare and cook with fresh ingredients
*You will be able to be flexible during your shift and prepared to cover when other carers are on holiday or off sick
*You will be a kind, caring, easygoing person with patience and understanding
*Experience using a hoist or happy to learn how to use one (training will be given)
*Some nursing experience would be ideal, but not essential as training will be given
*Have meticulous hygiene standards
*A calm but cheerful disposition is essential and you will allow me to make up my own mind
*A wicked sense of humour is essential
*Animal lover (cat/dog)
*Common sense and ability to use your initiative essential
*Ability to deal with intimate personal care tasks with sensitivity to maintain my dignity
*Happy to work for much of the time on a one-to-one basis.
*You will be checked by the Criminal Records Bureau.

Please email your CV with covering letter and photo if possible. I will then email you back with an Application Form attached which you can fill in and email back to me.

When replying please remember to indicate which shift arrangement you are interested in working (Split-Shift or 24 Hour Live-In). Interviews will take place in STROUD Gloucestershire.

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