A lovely elderly lady living at home in Hawick, looking for someone to assist and support her with personal care, assist with her evening routine and through into bed, considerately prompting throughout. The role would be perfect for someone who is patient, friendly, and understanding to allow time to mobilise safely and slowly as she can become extremely breathless due to COPD.
Terms:
* Hours per week: 3.75 hrs (45mins per evening)
* Hours of work: Evenings Monday – Friday (5 days)
* £13.20 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
* Support given to ensure their safety and well-being.
* To support with evening personal care routine.
* Personal care assistance, oral hygiene and dressing into nightwear.
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
* To develop a positive relationship with the client.
Skills and Experience
Experience is not essential for a candidate with the right personal attributes, but they should be able to show some suitability for the role.
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