Health care assistant

Location: Switzerland and United Kingdom Working schedule: Rotational shifts of approximately 14–16 days Working environment: Private household Consistent Care Team provision The Care Team shall ultimately comprise 3 members of staff: 1 Registered Nurse and 2 Health Care Assistants/Carers. The Registered Nurse will have day-to-day oversight of the Care Team and clinical decision making and assessment delegating tasks and roles to the 2-care staff, one member of the team shall be allocated to care of the principal. This should be consistent for the length of rotation. The general purpose: To provide discreet, reliable and familiar support while protecting independence, routines and quality of life. The general proposed arrangement: Dedicated member of staff would work complementary rotations of approximately 14 to 16 days. This creates continuity, familiarity and a clear handover between people who understand the Principal preferences, schedule and day-to-day needs. Person Specifications: • Calm, knowledgeable and confident. • Excellent personal skills. • Min 5 years’ experience of older adult care with and without dementia diagnosis or cognitive impairment. • An experience within a private household would be appreciated. • Full UK driving license and willingness to drive in Switzerland. • Ability to travel to Switzerland and UK for periods of time: if not UK based then work permit will be required for UK / if not Switzerland based then work permit will be required for Switzerland. • English as first language or excellent written and verbal English skills. Coverage: • Two suitably qualified care staff working alternating 14 to 16-day rotations. • Continuity of support with one primary point of care available throughout each rotation. Daily routine (sample): Join principal for twice daily dog walks, support normal routines and remain attentive to day-to-day wellbeing. This will include driving duties for the principal to and from the sites of dog walks and on lunch ou