Job Overview
An outgoing, open and friendly woman requires a male or female Personal Assistant to assist in all aspects of personal care and to enjoy community activities. This lady has physical disabilities and lives in the Kilsyth area.
Her favourite activities are going to rugby matches, music events, out for a drive, meeting up with friends and socialising and having quality family time.
Your role would be to assist this lady to have the best quality of life at home and out in the community, enjoying life to the full. Every day is different with lots of variety and laughs!
Responsibilities
* Attending to all personal care needs
* Assisting with medication (4 times a day) via PEG
* Preparing meals and healthy snacks; PEG feeding is required
* Moving and assisting – pushing a manual wheelchair
* Household shopping and collecting prescriptions
* Helping to be involved in community activities
* Going out for walks with the dog
* Any other daily living tasks to promote independent living
Qualifications & Requirements
The most important qualities she is looking for are a warm, friendly and approachable nature and a desire to work within a caring role. A Personal Assistant who can provide enthusiasm and motivation in the daily support of her needs, and her social interests would be ideal.
Good interpersonal and communication skills are essential.
Pets in the household – you must be comfortable working with a dog in the home.
Driver with a full UK driving licence is essential and you may be required to use your own vehicle – mileage allowance will be paid. You may prefer the option to drive my mobility vehicle.
Relevant experience is preferred, but not essential as training will be provided.
Working Hours
Recruiting for a permanent position of 36 hours per week. This job works on a 2‑week rolling rota, so your working hours can be planned. Both day shift and night shift hours are required. Night shift: 12 hours available 8:00 pm – 8:00 am (training is during daytime). Additional daytime hours may be available as overtime to cover existing team’s absence.
Days and times: At the interview we can discuss your availability and the shifts we have.
Pay
Hourly rate: £14.00 per hour
Notes for Candidates
If you are selected for the next stage of the recruitment process, a member of GCIL (North Lanarkshire) Team will be in touch to arrange the next steps. If you are successfully hired, you will be employed directly by a Private Employer on a PAYE basis and will be entitled to all statutory rights as set out by Employment Law, such as paid holidays and statutory sick pay (where eligible).
Contact: GCIL (North Lanarkshire)
Brandon Gate, 1 Leechlee Road, Hamilton, ML3 0XB
Tel: 01698 537 472
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