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We are looking for a kind, reliable and experienced volunteer to help care for my elderly father at Squirrel Grove, Portugal. He is a leg amputee and needs assistance with bathing, personal hygiene, mobility and medication reminders. You must be physically capable, preferably trained in safe transfers, patient and respectful of his dignity. Previous elderly or disability care experience is essential. A warm, welcoming home surrounded by nature aw
25 hours of help per week
Cooking: Choose the menu, pick ingredients and cook delicious dishes.
Cleaning: Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.
Housekeeping: Help with changing the bed linens and general housekeeping.
Elderly Care: Assisting and spending time with the elderly.
2 days off per week
Shared Dorm: You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.
Tent: You will sleep in a tent at a camping site.
Breakfast: You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.
Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.
Bikes at your disposal: You can use our bikes any time you want.
Use our equipped kitchen: Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.
Basic Internet Access: Basic speed internet for you to work remotely
Intermediate English or Intermediate French
Over 20 years old
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
Experience with elderly or disability care is preferred, and training in safe transfers or personal care would be an advantage. You should be patient, respectful, physically capable of assisting with mobility, and committed to preserving his dignity and independence.
About the role\n\nYou will help with:\n\n* Daily routines and household support related to care\n* Bathing, dressing and personal hygiene\n* Safe mobility and transfers\n* Medication reminders, following the family’s instructions\n* Companionship, conversation and gentle activities\n* Monitoring comfort and reporting any concerns to the family
We’re looking for a kind, reliable and experienced person to support my elderly father in our peaceful home
