Female Personal Assistant required for Elderly Woman- London N17

A Personal Assistant is required to look after a 73 year old elderly woman, who has Alzheimer’s disease.

The Patient has a complex medical history and requires either an experienced carer or someone who feels confident managing a person who has a combination of physical and mental care needs. Turkish language skills would be desirable.

Please note

the role can involve physical care and is not suitable for individuals who are unable to support the Patient with toileting, dressing and washing, as well as pushing the Patient in a wheelchair.

Weekly Hours

15-40 hours PT/FT available

Work Schedule

Monday- Sun 11am-6pm (Please note that this is the range not the exact hours you would be required to work. The exact hours would be agreed with the successful candidate)

Job Description

You will be supervised by the Main Carer and daughter of the Patient and will be required to look after the Patient in their home. Typical duties of the role will include:

• Monitoring the health of the Patient and reporting any concerns, changes in behaviour, or presence of symptoms to the Main Carer.

• Accompanying the Patient and family when attending medical appointments.

• Cooking or preparing meals and feeding or assisting the Patient with eating.

• Assisting the Patient when using the toilet and bathroom.

• Keeping the Patient company.

• Encouraging the Patient to exercise outdoors or indoors.

• Carrying out suitable activities in the home to occupy and engage the Patient