Personal Assistant

Could you help me live my best life as independently as possible? If so you are the person I am looking for

Please note that Capability Scotland are not the employer, but acting on behalf of our client, who is the client.

Hello, I'm Richard and I am 75 years young. I live with my wife and dogs in a lovely part of Dumfries & Galloway. I have Parkinsons so I struggle with my mobility on occaision. I am looking for a personal assistant to help me with daily living tasks. I'm a kind and gentle person who enjoys a quiet and peaceful life. I love doing puzzles such as daily Wordle. I also like to go into my beautiful garden with my dogs and to go for short walks if the weather is good. I also like to watch sports on my iPad and reading. I enjoy good food and after a long day like to relax by the fire with my dogs and a glass of red wine.

I am looking for someone with the following qualities:

• Friendly
• Honest and Trustworthy
• Reliable
• Empathetic
• Sensitive to my moods and needs
• Has some knowledge of Parkinsons

The Support that I need is:

• Washing
• Dressing
• Showering
• Meal preperation
• Medication prompting
• Help with my commode

The support is for 19 hours per week and would be for three or four visits per day, this could consist of :

• One hour in the morning
• Half an hour at lunch
• 45 minutes at tea
• Half hour evening visit

This will be discussed more at interview and the pay rate may be negotiable to the right candidate.

If you think this is for you, then please get in touch.

If you are successful you will need to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK.

You will be asked to provide the names of two referees.

You will need to be a member of Protecting Vulnerable Group (PVG) scheme. If you are not already a member , I can advise you how to apply.

If you would like to find out more, or for help applying then please contact Anne at Capability Scotland on 07395794168/anne.mckie@capability.scot