Support Worker / Personal Assistant - Ettrickbridge - 3232
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Ettrickbridge, TD7
Job Description
Support Worker/Personal Assistant - Ettrickbridge
A gentleman in Ettrickbridge is looking for looking for a personal assistant to spend time with him for a few hours throughout the week to give his wife a break from her caring role. The role would be perfect for someone who is patient, active, outgoing and friendly. Support with a personal care/showering during the visit is also required.
Terms:
Hours per week: 3.75 hours per week.
Hours of work: 1 or 2 visits per week. Days can be negotiable.
£14.65 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 when showering/strip wash.
To support with general care needs including:
Personal care assistance, medication prompts
Snack/light meal and drink preparation.
To develop a positive relationship with the client and his family.
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 desirable for a candidate however someone with the right personal attributes, and to be able to show some suitability for the role is required will also be considered.