Carer

Job Summary
The Sisters at St. Michael's Convent (Gerrards Cross) look forward to welcoming compassionate and dedicated Caregivers to help us in supporting 4 elderly Sisters (two with dementia).

There are two sessions per day to be covered:

7:30am \- 1:30pm and 5:30pm \- 8:30pm

It would be particularly helpful if one of the Carers were inclined to live in one of the ensuite rooms in the Convent (meals could be provided, or access to a kitchen if preferred) in order to be a 'presence' in the building outside of 'work hours', and in case of emergency. This Carer could be free to take on work elsewhere during the day if desired.

Although cover is needed 7 days per week, we would be open to discussion about how many days/hours each Carer would prefer to cover, bearing in mind that providing a sense of security and stability for the Sisters is important to us.

We invite applications from experienced, qualified Carers who are committed and enthusiastic – who would really enjoy being involved in making a meaningful difference in these Sisters' lives, by providing high\-quality care, ensuring their safety, comfort, and dignity.

We hope that the role would be rewarding for the Carers as well. Ideally, the new Carers would become valued members of our team for many years to come.

Duties

• Assist with daily living activities such as bathing, personal hygiene, dressing and mobility support


• Offer emotional support and companionship to promote mental well\-being


• Provide specialised care for individuals with Alzheimer's, dementia, or other cognitive impairments


• Administer medication


• Support Sisters with light housekeeping tasks to maintain a clean and safe environment


• Drive Sisters to appointments or social activities if needed


• Manage behaviour effectively through compassionate behaviour management techniques


• Respond promptly to emergency situations with appropriate first aid procedures


• Assist with transfers using proper techniques to ensure safety for both caregiver and Sister (not currently needed though could be in the future)


• Help with simple IT (eg. charging devices, making calls, accessing internet)

• Compassionate nature with excellent communication skills and patience when working with vulnerable individuals


• Successful applicants will be committed to providing respectful, personalised care that enhances the quality of life for every individual they support.


• Previous experience in care for elderly people, dementia care, hospice care, or home care would be desirable.


• Knowledge of patient care practices including medication administration and behaviour management


• Certification in first aid is desirable; ongoing training will be provided where necessary


• Valid driving licence for transportation duties is advantageous


• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple responsibilities effectively

Benefits:

• Discounted or free food


• Free parking


• On\-site parking

• caring for elderly people: 5 years (required)

• English (required)

• United Kingdom (required)

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