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Live in Indian Wanted

Posted: Today
Place: Edgware (City/Town), Greater London



Looking for someone to support my grandmother with all aspects of her day to day living, so she can enjoy the best possible quality of life, providing her with care and support. Compassion, good communication skills and a calm and caring manner are essential. Excellent time keeping and reliability are also essential. Basic English is a requirement or Kunnada/telagu speaking.
Key responsibility

Safely provide compassionate care and support that is centred on her individual needs and wishes. Respect and promote her dignity at all times.
Duties
Care and support
Follow instructions in the care and support plan which has been agreed with. This may include:
All aspects of personal care
Showering and bathing
Dressing and grooming
Toileting and continence care
Teeth
Giving medicines
Gentle encouragement to eat and drink well.
Preparing and serving food and drinks
Clearing the table, washing up and keeping the kitchen area clean and tidy.
Housework
Washing floors, vacuuming and sweeping
Laundry and ironing, making beds and changing the linen.
Dusting and general tidying
Social and physical activities or mental stimulation such as,
Answering the door and greeting visitors
Taking her to church
Taking her to the park
Taking her out,  or to do other activities.
Hobbies and recreations such as reading, photo albums, games, etc.
Taking her to medical appointments
Record and report all relevant information.
Keep all information about the family secure and confidential.
This list is not exhaustive and from time to time you may be required to undertake additional duties.

experience and skills
Ability to listen, communicate clearly and build positive working relationships with the family.
Ability to keep written records in clear English about the care and support given, including help with medicines.
Ability and willingness to follow procedures and instructions.

Additional requirements

References

You have to provide the client with  one to one care, which would involve you helping  with washing, toileting, dressing, undressing all aspects of personal care, whilst encouraging the elderly and vulnerable adults to live with dignity and independence.
Importantly treating the client with respect, ensuring their privacy, dignity and right of choice all times.
Enabling socialisation and social activities e.g, visiting family/friends, walk out, meals out, reading etc.
Monitoring and recording notes of their health condition on the daily record sheets and completing relevant forms, when appropriate.
Continuous work and flexible working pattern.

We are passionate about those who work for us as well as the clients we care for.


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