Pet sitting and help around the house in El Médano, Tenerife, Spain

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  Description

  I am a 62 year old lady who likes to occasionally pet sit in UK & travel therefore I was looking for help with helping my elderly 81 year old husband with care of pets and a little help around the house while I am away. Although this is mainly Pet Sitting work as most of the time we travel together. We live in an attractive house opposite the Atlantic Ocean and red mountain. I also have a spare bedroom to stay for a companion for myself who is interested in nature, animals, yoga, spirituality would be nice but also someone down to earth and kind. La Tejita is a quiet residential area away from tourists but 25 minutes walk to El Médano where there are restaurants and activities. There is also a ten minutes walk to La Tejita Shopping Mall. We are a friendly, quiet & kind couple who love animals and all our pets are rescues and we like to help cat welfare and K9 when we can. I enjoy walking and Tenerife has some lovely coastal and forest walks. Look forward to hearing from you.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Elderly Companionship

  Animal Care

  Help around the house
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  Interests

  

  Sustainability

  

  Culture

  

  Beach

  

  Self development

  

  Pets

  

  Charity work

  

  Cooking & food

  

  Books

  

  Animals

  

  Yoga / Wellness

  

  Outdoor activities

  

  Nature

  

  Hiking
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  Tenerife is a beautiful island and many places to explore such a Mount Teide, Laguna, Santa Cruz, Santiago del Teide, Candelaria and many more. We live in La Tejita, El Médano a quiet residential area opposite the red mountain & ocean. This is more a caring role exchange to pet sitting and helping my elderly husband with the pets and taking Pattie & Lydia for walks etc. There will be times when we are both away together and need someone to pet & house sit. In this instance then 2 people can stay. The learning opportunity and experience will be a caring role for my pets. I am a holistic massage therapist and happy to share my skills and experience. Also language exchange. There will be plenty of free time for you to explore the island. La Laguna and Santa Cruz has many museums, art places, music and culture. However Tenerife is mainly the landscape of Mount Teide, Vilaflor, pasajie Lunar, Anaga, Las Vegas etc to explore and water sports. It’s Spanish speaking and a place to practice Spanish or English.

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  Help

  This is mainly pet sitting work but occasionally
  help with feeding/walking pets and helping my husband if required for shopping and a little cooking but probably not required. (Mainly Pet sitting. Pets: Pattie, Lydia, Sparky, Penny & Amber)
  My husband is great at making English Sunday dinners. My husband Dave is 81 years old and is in good health. My husband is self sufficient and does not need any personal care and or any lifting. Dave can get forgetful but this does not affect his daily life. He is a quiet & kind gentleman and tends to enjoy his computer and sports which he does in his private office/bedroom and bathroom. He tends to go to bed early and gets up around 8:30 am. We do have a cleaner in once a week. Also when I am at home a companion to help me around the house & companion. We do have a small rental accommodation and when it is free you will be welcome to use that. A companion who is interested in pets, nature, walking, yoga, swimming, good food, chats etc.

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  English: Fluent
  Spanish: Beginner

  This host offers a language exchange
  This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
  You can contact them directly for more information.
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  Accommodation

  3 bedroom house with 2 balconies
  
  You will have your own private area with your own bedroom, balcony, bathroom & toilet etc & to make yourself at home with the use of living room, kitchen & main balcony.

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  What else ...

  Lots of good sight seeing and warm weather all year round. There is a good bus service close to the house but also use of car for local areas and if you need shopping etc

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  A little more information

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    Internet access

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    Limited internet access

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    We have pets

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    We are smokers

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    Can host families

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  Can host digital nomads

  Internet is fast and work space will be provided.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  One

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  Hours expected

  Maximum 2 hours a day, 5 days a week