Support Worker / Personal Assistant - Coldstream - 3224
Published on by Encompass
Coldstream, TD12
Job Description
A gentleman in Coldstream, looking for a personal assistant to help ensure all his morning personal care needs are met in a safe and efficient manner. Other support is required at mealtimes and in the evening to administer medication and prepare meals.
Terms:
Hours of work: 10.5 per week as listed below:
Morning Visit - 30 mins per day x 7 days
Tea visit - 30 mins per day x 7 days
Lunch visit and evening visits – 15 mins per day each x 7
£14.05 per hour.
Paid annual leave entitlement of 5.6 weeks pro rata
Probationary period of 6 months
Post subject to references and PVG scheme membership
Job Description
Main Tasks & Responsibilities
To support client to ensure their safety and well-being.
To support with personal care routine as/when required.
To support with general care needs including:
Personal care assistance, medication prompts
Meal and drink preparation.
To develop a positive relationship with the client and work as part of a team.
Personal Attributes
Kind and caring, sensitive to the client’s needs
Patient and cheerful
Reliable and trustworthy
Ability to use your own initiative
Ability to work sensitively in a home setting respecting the client right to privacy and to always maintain professional standards of confidentiality
Skills and Experience
Experience is essential for a candidate and someone with the right personal attributes, and to be able to show some suitability for the role is required.