Kent - Social Care – Personal Care Assistant Position
Job Reference: 20251103VM1177592
Hours: 12 hours per week, no evenings or weekends required, flexibility is essential.
Wage: £13 per hour
Location: Gravesend, Kent
Duration: Permanent, subject to probationary period.
Description
Female personal assistant required for a 40 year old woman living in Gravesend with limited mobility. To assist with a variety of tasks which will enable the individual to live a better quality of life.
Eligibility
All applicants must hold a UK driving license, have a car, and are subject to a DBS check, the cost is covered by the employer.
Duties
Duties include meal preparation and cooking, assisting with occasional outings, checking medication has been taken, completing household tasks, and basic personal care needs.
Some common tasks listed below:
* Food preparation and cooking healthy meals
* Household tasks such as cleaning, changing bed and washing clothes
* Assist with washing hair and dressing
* Accompany on social events and getting out into the community
Schedule
The shifts I need are either 12-4pm or 1-5pm three days a week. Likely to be Monday, Wednesday & Thursday but this needs to be flexible.
Requirements
Previous experience within a similar role is desirable though not essential. The applicant must be reliable, trustworthy, friendly, patient and understanding, willing to take the time to learn how to effectively best offer support and encourage independence.
As the applicant will be privy to personal medical information, they must also be discreet and work confidentially. It’s vital the PA I employ is covid conscious and is willing to take precautions at work including mask wearing and regular covid testing.
Application
You can apply for this job by telephoning 03000 413600 and/or emailing dprecruitment@kent.gov.uk quoting the reference above.
Legal
This job advert is exempt under the Equality Act 2010 schedule 9 paragraphs 1-4
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