Female for Homeshare with older person in Jericho

Are you an independent, patient and friendly female who enjoys cooking and who would like to share the home of an older person in Jericho, a short distance from St Giles and the city centre?

The Householder is a retired doctor. Her husband, who died recently, required complex live-in care for 17 years and she is adjusting to the new situation but is accustomed to having other people in the house. She tires quickly and her mobility is not good. She is easily confused. She is particular about some aspects of how the household is organised and values her privacy. Her daughters both live several hours’ drive away so cannot drop in easily when there is an emergency. The family also intend to put mid-morning care visits in place to help with breakfast and to keep an eye on the Householder’s health.

The Householder’s has a range of interests particularly music (having until recently played both violin and piano) and has always been an active part of the community, including the local residents’ association. Her own parents had dogs and, when her children were growing up, the family had a cat. Although unable to care for a pet herself, she may welcome the right pet in the house.

First and foremost, the Householder is looking for someone to help out with cooking in the evening, who could provide a bit of companionship on occasion. Help with occasional shopping would be appreciated. If someone’s circumstances meant that they were be available at other times in the day, perhaps if they were working from home, this might also be helpful but not essential.

This would suit a confident, patient, and understanding female, particularly someone who enjoys stimulating conversations sometimes, but is also happy to spend evenings alone in peace and quiet. Someone who is sympathetic to the Householder’s circumstances, ideally with some understanding of age-related cognitive decline would work well. With regard Covid-19, the person would need to be very diligent about risk and take all recommended precautions. The Householder’s supportive family would be in regular contact.

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The accommodation described above is organised by Homeshare Oxfordshire . If you feel you would be the right person for the opportunity and would like to be considered, please first visit the Homeshare Oxfordshire webpage for more information about Homesharing. (The webpage can be accessed via the Age UK Oxfordshire website if necessary).

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