Live-in Carer needed Female
Description
As personal care is involved on a daily basis in the routine this position is only suitable for females.
I am looking for a personal care assistant to join the small team that look after my tetraplegic mother. She lives in Carmarthenshire, South Wales, with me, 2 dogs, a cat and a few fish, and is completely paralysed from the shoulders down. Our house is situated roughly 3 miles from the local town or village, and we are surrounded by gorgeous Welsh valleys, a large forestry area and plenty of friendly sheep. The usual benefits of live in care will be offered. The carers currently work on a one week on one week off live in basis, with change over on a Tuesday. Holidays in line with government regulations and the local government pension schemes are set to be introduced in the next year or so. Salary paid once a month.
This position would suit a young middle-aged woman with a desire to help a whole family by ensuring our mother (and soon to be grand-mother) is well looked after. One of our current carers is leaving owing to health reasons but has been with us 5 years, our part-time carer has been working here for over 10 years and our ‘new girl’ has been here for nearly 4 years.
Previous experience in care is essential. Previous care for spinal cord injured patients is desirably, however specialist training will be provided during a three-month probationary period.
Please do not apply if you do not hold a full UK driving license, we have both automatic and manual 4x4 vehicles that is mum’s only method of transport considering the location in which we live. If you’re looking for permanent residence while not on duty, then sadly we cannot accommodate this! English or Welsh as a first language is very desirably.
If you’re interested in the role and would like to apply or have any questions regarding the position, please contact me with your CV, covering letter and contact details or questions through email. A telephone interview will be arranged as a first step prior to meeting.
References and DBS check will be required.