Overview
Personal Care Assistant for University student based in Southampton
Seeking a Care Assistant for a wheelchair user who requires support for every aspect of her life from personal care to cooking, cleaning and assisting with daily life. We are recruiting an enthusiastic, reliable Personal Assistant to help her as she embarks on the next chapter of her life at university. She is looking for someone to support her at Solent University in Southampton from September or as soon as possible. She is seeking a like-minded Care Assistant who can support her with daily living domestically and socially.
About the client
Our client is sociable, outgoing and likes going out so her PA will also need to be sociable and outgoing. She will be living in the University accommodation in halls of residence, so the Care Assistant will have their own studio room next door to her.
Responsibilities
* Provide personal care and support with daily living activities.
* Help with cooking, cleaning and domestic tasks.
* Assist with social activities and university life; accompany client to events and outings.
* Drive the client’s van; ensure safe transportation.
* Maintain a clean and professional appearance; communicate effectively; be patient and reliable.
Qualifications and requirements
* Clean automatic driving licence, minimum age 25 for insurance purposes (Essential)
* Confident driver as you will be expected to drive the client\'s van
* Physical fitness, patience and a caring nature
* Strong communication and listening skills
* Mature and responsible attitude
* Fluent in English
* Non-smoker
* Clean and tidy appearance
Personal qualities
* Friendly
* Flexible
* Good sense of humour
* Patient and understanding
* Sociable and confident
* Respectful of our client\'s privacy to allow them to be as independent as possible
Start: ASAP
Rota: 7 days on/7 days off
Location: Southampton
Pay: £1,400 per week (equates to £200 per 24 shift). Free accommodation whilst on shift
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