About this role
Location: Switzerland and United KingdomWorking schedule: Rotational shifts of approximately 14–16 daysWorking environment: Private householdConsistent Care Team provisionThe 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 outings.
- Care should fit around Principal’s life, requests and preferences, allowing the Principal to remain active, involved and in control.
- Presence should be discrete and unobtrusive, however being available and visible to Principal for reassurance.
- English as a first language is preferred, however consideration to those with an excellent grasp of spoken and written English will be considered.
- Health supportRespond appropriately to concerns within scope of practice as per professional regulations and/or registration, monitor changes and escalate to the relevant clinician ie Registered Nurse in the first instance, GP or emergency services when required.
- Assistance with personal care may be required, currently minimal prompting and support.
- Confidently reassuring Principal and providing information relevant to the needs.
- Medical appointmentsAccompany principal to appointments, take accurate notes and relay agreed information to the family and team.
- Clearer communication, better continuity and less risk of important information being lost.
- Team responsibilityAct as the defined first point of contact for day-to-day care matters, within clear professional boundaries.
- Removes medical responsibility from the wider household and business team.
- Family confidenceCommunicating with family and supporting peace of mind that high-quality care is present without making home life feel clinical.