Hello and thank you for looking at the job I have to offer. My current carer, who lives in, will leave in the summer so we are looking for a replacement.

Apologies to any male carer reading this, we are seeking a female carer to fill this position.

We live in a pretty village in Norfolk about 8 miles from Norwich, a city with all the modern facilities. (the train takes 2hrs to Liverpool street) We enjoy our family and visits from my 3 sisters, and 3 nephews and 4 nieces.

Church plays an important part in our life. We are members of an evangelical church in Norwich, and Dad is the elder (leader) Do not worry we are not solemn people! While we do not expect our carer to be the same as us, as they are living in our home, it is important to us that they respect our beliefs and the way we live our life eg no swearing and keeping Sunday as a quiet day.

I like my computer, audiobooks, quilling and my little (and well-mannered) dog, Saidee. I am kept busy with a Charity called A Place for ME.

We hope this job will offer a good opportunity to someone and that there will mutual benefit to us all

IF AFTER READING THE DESCRIPTION BELOW YOU WOULD LIKE TO CONTACT US WITH DETAILS ABOUT YOURSELF, PLEASE FILL IN THE FORM AT THE BOTTOM AND CLICK "SUBMIT".

We thank you for your time,

Janet Gilbert

me ......Mum and Dad


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THE EMPLOYER

EMPLOYERS NAME: JANET GILBERT
AGE 37
NATIONALITY: BRITISH
MARITAL STATUS: SINGLE, LIVING WITH PARENTS
HEALTH PROBLEM: SEVERE M.E./C.F.S.
HEIGHT 5ft 2 / 153cm
WEIGHT 11 stone / 69.5 kilos
DISABILITY LEVEL: BEDBOUND BUT WEIGHT-BEARING
LOCATION;: BROOKE, NORWICH, NORFOLK
POSTCODE NR15
PHONE NUMBER will be supplied privately
TYPE OF LOCATION VILLAGE, DETATCHED HOUSE
PETS:: A MINI SCHNAUZER DOG - WELL TRAINED
SMOKING NO
RELIGION: PRACTISING BAPTIST
REFERENCE: My current carer is willing to provide me with a reference


About M.E : This disability is not like any other condition to care for because ME is about having so little energy that normal life is not possible; and, that any exertion causes a severe increase in disability. This exertion can be from physical activity, thinking, processing information from eyes, and ears, or emotional stress. This means that my carer must be willing to substitute their energy for mine.

The advantage of M.E,, from a carers point of view, is that I need to rest a lot. So there is free time!


THE JOB


Title: Personal Care Assistant (sharing care with my mother: Mrs Gilbert)

Start Date : end of July/Beginning of August 2008


Tasks: Bathing / feeding/ Giving Drinks / Assisting on Commode
Taking the initiative in responding to my changing needs
Enabling me in any interest
Ironing my clothes and bedding, and cleaning my rooms, some cooking


Requirements: Basic English. A Female Carer. A good memory for detail / Willingness to help / Ability to work without constant supervision


Contract Length: We are offering a 2 month probationary period followed by a 12 month contract. This could become a long term position if its suits us and our new carer


Qualifications: We are happy to train my new carer in the job.

Experience: Experience while welcome is not essential.


References : References preferred, even a character reference from your pastor, but we will consider an applicant without references.

 

 

Our timetable is flexible according to Mrs Gilbert’s and my carers needs. A typical day maybe:

§ Between 9.30-12.30 breakfast/bath/commode/ lay down for rest
Your Lunch break 12.30-1.30 (main meal provided by Mrs Gilbert: a good cook!)
§ 1.30 Feed Janet lunch and commode

YOUR TIME OFF FROM 2.15 - 6.45

§ 6.45pm Commode Janet and clean her teeth
§ 7.00pm lay her down for rest

§ 8pm feed supper / another job eg dust or cut Jt’s nails

§ 9pm prepare for nighttime

Any applicant should note that this is time of transition in Janet, and Mr and Mrs Gilbert’s life. We hope once the new carer is accustomed to Janet’s care (phase 1) to experiment with increasing Janet’s independence (phase 2). This may mean the carer cooking and shopping for herself and Janet. Janet lives in an annexe behind her parents house with its own kitchen, we anticipate the new carer using this space for phase 2


YOUR SITUATION

PAY £193.25/WEEK before tax*
HOURS 29.25 HR/WK OR 112 OVER 4 WEEKS
COSTS Mrs Gilbert asks for £40 to cover housekeeping and all food expenses
TIME OFF: 1 DAY/WK and part of each day
ACCOMMODATION: Phase 1: Large bedroom in house Phase 2: ?? occupying bed/sitting room
HOLIDAY 4 WEEKS AND 4 DAYS IN EVERY YEAR WORKED.

*my current carers net pay, after tax has been taken is, £165.77 which means she can put £125 in the bank each week.

 

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN THE JOB please fill in this form - the button to submit it is at the bottom of the form.

 

 

If there has been an aspect of my job description that has disappointed you please get in touch - if may be something we are willing to negotiate

(If I have contacted you via Gumtree or NewAupair it would help you send an email saying the job is not for you: One always wonders if an email failed to arrive :)

All the best

:) Jt