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Member: Activity
Last Login: February 23rd
Member since: 27/01/2020
Has own transportation
Comfortable with Pets
Available on short notice
Nonsmoker
Language: English,
Edu Level : NA
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DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES 1. As may be requested or required providing general personal services such as assisting with bathing, grooming, washing hair and dressing. Assist with the application of any lotions to dry skin areas. 2. Assist in ensuring the correct and most comfortable seating position is attained for the person and checking to ensure a good posture is maintained. 3. Encourage gentle walking or other mobility exercise for the person. When walking provides assistance and assurance for the person, by walking beside them to build their confidence, while at the same time ensuring safety is maintained. 4. Preparation and cooking of meals in accordance with her likes and dislikes. Involving the person in this process in a safe manner, to maintain skills. Involving the person in table setting and following meal time, washing or drying crockery and cutlery. Involving the person in the preparation of shopping lists. 5. At mealtimes, ensure the person takes small amounts to avoid choking and if necessary, cut food into small pieces. 6. Where necessary reminding the person to take medication which may be prescribed from time to time. 7. Companionship is important therefore it is important to be cheery and positive, ready for a chat and to listen to their stories. 8. It is important to liven up their day and make it interesting, so spending time doing activities such as watching and conversing about sporting activities, playing cards, reading to them or looking at old photographs. 9. In good weather, fresh air and sunshine can do wonders so try sitting in the porch area for a while and look out at the garden. 10. Engaging if possible, in therapeutic activities, such as gentle hand and foot massages. 11. Undertaking housekeeping duties such as changing bedlinen and towels, making beds, cleaning, vacuuming and dusting in all rooms and the kitchen and bathrooms. Ensuring at all times that the apartment is clean and tidy. 12. Safeguard and promote the welfare of the person, as necessary checking vital signs and effectively dealing with any emergency. 13. Getting to know all members of the family and ensuring good relationships. Reporting any aspects of care or concern to the main family member. 14. Ensure that the person is treated with the utmost care, respect and dignity at all times. 15. Maintain a high standard of confidentiality in respect of the person’s information. 16. Be flexible in working hours to ensure effective care cover is provided. The above role outline is not intended to be a comprehensive list of responsibilities and you may be required to undertake other duties from time to time as required.
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85+ Years
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