A gentleman in Kelso, looking for a personal assistant to help ensure all his personal care needs are met in a safe and efficient manner. Support with morning personal care routine in particular and also catheter care management.
Terms
* Hours per week: Every second weekend – 2.5 hours Saturday morning and 2.5 hours Sunday morning.
* £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:
o Personal care assistance, medication prompts
o Meal and drink preparation.
* To develop a positive relationship with the client and work as part of a team.
* Catheter care management.
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.
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