Nightingale Home Care

Person Specification

1. Physical Characteristics:
Essential:
Good general health and level of fitness

2. Attainments:
Essential:
Effective verbal and written skills.
Have own transport and full driving license/insurance

3. Intelligence:
Essential:
Ability to undertake appropriate training in order to achieve NVQ Level 2 Care
Standard and other relevant training.

4.Special Aptitudes/Knowledge:
Essential:
Ability to support individual and provide high standards of care.

Desirable:
A clear understanding of issues relating to elderly, infirm or those with special needs. Previous experience of caring for people within their own environment.

5.Disposition:
Essential:
An attitude towards others based on respect, dignity and
Ability to work along or as a team

6.Circumstances:
Essential:
Willing to meet the needs of clients according to individuals care plans and in a
manner appropriate to their lifestyle. Able to work flexible hours including some
Bank Holidays and weekends.