Location: Horley
Pay: £20.00 per hour
Hours: 5 hours per week (initially 3 hours PA support and 2 hours cleaning support) – afternoon is better.
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We are seeking a kind, reliable and compassionate Personal Assistant to support Cath, who is living with later-stage Alzheimer's disease, in her own home in Horley.
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This rewarding role would suit someone with experience supporting people living with dementia and who is confident providing personal care and assistance with day-to-day living.
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About the Role
Cath enjoys getting out of the house for a walk or a drive and would benefit from support from someone who can provide companionship as well as practical assistance.
Duties will include:
• Personal care support, including assistance with dressing, bathing/showering and oral hygiene
• Supporting Cath with meal preparation and eating meals
• Prompting and assisting with medication
• Light household duties and cleaning
• Providing companionship and emotional support
• Supporting safe community access, including walks and outings
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About You
The ideal candidate will:
• Have a good understanding of Alzheimer's disease, particularly the later stages
• Be patient, caring and respectful
• Be comfortable assisting with all aspects of personal care and daily living
• Be reliable and trustworthy
• Be willing to support both at home and on occasional outings
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Additional Information
• There is a friendly Staffordshire Bull Terrier in the home, so applicants must be comfortable around dogs.
• Hours are currently 5 per week, comprising 3 hours of Personal Assistant support and 2 hours of cleaning support. There will be the opportunity for additional hours if the right person is found, and more hours are wanted.
This is an opportunity to make a genuine difference to someone's quality of life while providing valuable support to a person living with dementia in their own home.
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