The chosen candidate should have extensive experience of providing a high level of care to elderly individuals.

This is a challenging role that will require commitment, flexibility and trust. The successful candidate will receive a highly competitive salary and performance related incentives. Working within a large and diverse private residential team, the caregiver will be primarily responsible for the day-to-day care of the principal. You will report to the Estate Manager and Global Director and will act as the key link between external medical advisors and extended family. Communication skills and teamwork are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide general care and companionship for the principal
• Administer bedside and personal care to principal, when required, such as aid in bathing, personal hygiene, dressing and undressing. May be required to perform routine health related duties such as changing non-sterile dressings, assisting in the administration of medications and collecting specimens under the general direction of a nurse or medical professional.
• Perform light housekeeping and service duties
• Responsible for the administration of medications
• Accompanying the principal to medical appointments and social engagements
• Working alongside the household team including housekeepers, chefs, butlers, drivers and the admin team
• Assisting the principal with her mobile phone for either connecting calls or sending texts and emails as required by the principal
• Providing wake-up calls to the principal as and when required
• Managing the medication inventory and completing the relevant medication documents.
• Travelling with the principal as and when required both in the car and on the plane / helicopter.
• Complete medical tests such as blood pressure, blood oxygen levels, temperature, etc. as directed by the doctor
• Responsible for amending the medication inventory as directed by the doctor
• Providing care during the night as and when necessary
• Attend regular meetings with the healthcare professionals who provide medical /healthcare to the principal
• Some international travel may be required

The nature of the role will require overnight care in addition to day-time duties. The hours of work will be structured to reflect this and will be formulated to provide breaks and days off accordingly. Further details will be provided during the interview process.

Example Working Hours

• 7am to 10pm (on-call overnight 3-4 days a week)
• 2 days off a week

Qualifications

• Relevant nursing or medical qualifications are highly desirable
• Fluent English language skills
• Basic IT and administrative skills required
• Full UK driving licence

Ideally, the chosen candidate will live-in close commutable distance of Ascot, as accommodation will only be provided in the residence when required to stay at the property overnight.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced, patient and kind care-giver to work for a lovely family and become part of a close knit team of household staff.