I am an elderly lady who is mobile but needs some assistance. I live in Selkirk. I’m looking for a personal assistant(s) to be my eyes and support me with a daily visit on Saturday and Sunday, thus enabling me to live in my own home whilst encouraging as much independence as possible.
Terms:
* Hours per week: 2.5 Hours
* Hours of work: Saturday and Sunday – 45 mins morning and 30 mins teatime visit.
* £13.10 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
* Opportunity for relief cover for sickness and holidays is available too.
Job Description
Main Tasks & Responsibilities
* Support to ensure the safety and well-being of the client.
* To support with personal care routine in the mornings.
* Assist with preparing breakfast and meals at teatime, as well as ensuring that something is left out for lunchtime too. Check dates on food in fridge
* To develop a positive relationship with the client and work as part of a team.
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 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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