Jobs in Southside & Newington, Edinburgh

Our parents, Janet & David, have mid-stage dementia and want to stay at home & active as long as they can. We're looking for a part-time, live-in carer to join our team of 3 carers & 2 daughters.

You would work 2 four-hour daytime shifts on Mondays & Thursdays & sleep over 2 nights a week (your choice of Thursdays, Fridays or Saturdays).

Our parents are looking for a warm, patient & compassionate person, for whom caring is a vocation rather than just a job. While Mum is very chilled, Dad can get anxious, so you should be sensitive to non-verbal cues & confident in de-escalating stressful situations.

Another important component will be your ability to come up with new ways to keep our parents active & mentally stimulated, rather than defaulting to tv or naps.

Mum & Dad really appreciated delicious & healthy home-cooked meals with plenty of vegetables.

As carers ourselves, we know the best quality care starts from taking great care of ourselves. So if you are an active person, enthusiastic about exercise and self-care, we look forward to welcoming you to the family!

Location: EH9

Hours: Indicative (flexible) schedule: Mondays 11 am – 4 pm; Thursdays 1 – 5 pm; Fridays 7 pm – Saturdays 11 am; Saturdays 7 pm – Sundays 11 am.

Duties and Tasks: All aspects of daily living: cooking, light cleaning, laundry, light grocery shopping, cooking, medications & personal care.

Dad needs help with washing, toileting & changing, while Mum needs supervision.

Out of the house, you will keep them safe while helping them to their activities, day care, Catholic church on Sundays, daily walks, organizing transportation as necessary, dining at local restaurants and other appointments.

Qualifications & Certifications

• SVQ 3 or equivalent
• Current PVG, or agree to join
• Up-to-date first aid, manual handling, falls, medication & person-centered training
• Qualified nurse, current or lapsed (desirable)

Experience & Skills:

• 5 years’ experience working in health & social care for NHS, a private hospital or an agency
• 3 years’ experience of caring for older people with dementia
• Experience with the live-in environment & all it entails
• Confident & enjoys cooking from scratch
• Fluent spoken and written English, with strong & loud voice
• Driving license, own car and appropriate insurance (desirable)

Benefits: You will have your own bedroom. Bathroom, kitchen & living areas shared with the couple & potentially other family members & carers. Meals when eating with clients are included.

Pay: £25 per hour, £120 per sleeping night (up to 2 calls), £140 per waking night (3 + calls). Self-employed basis.