Overview
A kind elderly lady, who likes getting out and about, requires a female Personal Assistant. She has a physical disability and lives in Abronhill, in the Cumbernauld area.
Responsibilities
This role is to provide weekday or weekend cover for routine visits such as morning, lunch, dinner and bedtime, working in a small team of other personal assistants and the family, to support her health, wellbeing and quality of life.
The job involves one to one care at home, and there will also be social visit shifts available being out in the community visiting garden centres, shopping centres, parks, going out for lunch or coffee, and day trips to visit friends.
* Supporting with personal care needs - showering, toileting including bowel movements if required.
* Prompting to take medication.
* Moving and handling required and pushing a manual wheelchair.
* Preparing meals and healthy snacks.
* General housework - laundry and cleaning, de-cluttering.
* Trips to cafes, shops, medical appointments.
* Any other daily living tasks to promote independent living.
Qualifications and requirements
* The family require a committed, reliable and caring person who is friendly, honest and flexible.
* You will need to be physically fit for moving and handling duties.
* Your job will involve forward planning of activities and being an enthusiastic and encouraging, chatty support.
* A driver with a full UK driving licence is essential – you will be required to use your own vehicle, mileage will be paid.
* Experience is desirable, but not essential, as training will be provided.
* Good interpersonal and communication skills are essential.
Hours and location
Hours of Work (with a degree of flexibility)
Recruiting for 1 position. Zero hour contract of approximately 5 hours per week.
Days and Times: Split shifts on weekends: 9:00am - 12:00pm & 8:00pm - 10:00pm
Routine visits: 1 or 2 hours dependent on client needs.
Location: Abronhill, Cumbernauld area
Salary: £15.00 per hour.
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