Free Room in exchange for some caring of male OAP.

Room in Bedford offered free, in exchange for some shared caring of male OAP.

Ideal for mature student/semi-retired/part-time employed or self-employed person.
Caring involves being available at home if needed 3 afternoons per week 12-6pm for a male OAP with limited mobility and mild dementia. Preparing a simple lunch & dinner and sometimes breakfast.

Accommodation offered in Wootton, Bedforshire, MK43 area, excellent opportunity for a Male or Female homesharer who is looking to live in a lovely home.

TRANSPORT
• 5 min walk to local bus stop (53) - bus to town centre and main rail to London

HOUSEHOLDER
A gentleman in his 70’s, lives in a spacious 4 bedroom house with a garden in Wootton, Bedfordshire. He currently has a live-in carer, and family to support him. He spends most of his day in the living room watching documentaries on the television or listening to all types of music. Enjoys anything to do with cars and especially classical cars, he owns a Morgan and is part of the Morgan Motor Group.

He has mobility issues and uses a walking frame for walking and balance, he has a wheel chair for any visits or appointments but prefers to stay indoors. He has mixed dementia, on good days is able to hold a lengthy conversation with good interaction, however, on a not so good day he finds any communication difficult.

The ideal homesharer would be someone who works from home most days who is understanding, patience, is kind, compassionate, caring and can offer companionship at times but space when required. Is able assist with cooking or heating evening meals and accompanying to a dementia group weekly. He is would welcome a homesharer with pet/s.

Family/friends visit frequently they arrange to have a weekly supermarket delivery. He currently has a male tenant living with him to support with any personal care. He has a regular cleaner and a gardener during the summer period. His family feel that overnight present will provide additional support to the live-in carer.

ACCOMMODATION
Semi detached 4 bed house with off street parking and spacious well maintained garden.
Downstairs large lounge/dining area, office and utility area kitchen, toilet with sink and garage.
TV in lounge
Good WiFi connection
The Homesharer will have a single bedroom with single bed, some storage cupboards, chest of drawers, with a garden facing room.
Separate family bathroom that will be shared with guests and live-in carer.

Bills included, WiFi, Broadband, garden. Sharer to supply their own food.

If you are interested in this opportunity to share and care, contact me!