Caring for the carer—a resource package for carers of adults with newly diagnosed cancer

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Group outline welcome introductions purpose of sessions structure group rules general housekeeping.

Contents Session one: information and effective communication Session two: feelings and relationships Session three: managing treatment side effects Session four: strength for caring—part one Session five: strength for caring—part two

Position vacant Job description No previous training required, you may be expected to ‘live in’ at place of work and provide cooking, cleaning, shopping, laundry, nursing, entertainment, transport, financial management, secretarial duties and emotional and psychological support, ability to function under stress desirable.

Position vacant Hours On call 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year Payment No remuneration. You may be eligible for an allowance or benefit from the State—criteria apply.

Position vacant Holidays No paid annual leave, no shifts. If holidays are taken you will still be expected to continue your usual duties only in different surroundings. Satisfaction Reward of knowing that you are helping someone you care about.

Position vacant Work hazards No occupational safety checks, probable decline in physical health and emotional well being, little personal time, social isolation, stress. Fringe benefits Sense of self esteem, learning new skills, meeting a wide range of people and developing new friendships.