We are looking for two personal care assistants to work as a pair for our client who is a 40-year-old male who would like some support around the house once a month and possibly to support at respite in the future. These hours would most likely be 8 hours when at respite and 6 hours when at home.
Responsibilities
* Provide support to the client once a month at home.
* Assist at respite for up to 8 hours per visit.
* Companionship and building a relationship are very important to the client.
* Think of other activities such as jigsaws, people watching, bowling, Deep Sea World, and discos.
* Assist with personal care activities and medication training if required.
Qualifications
* Wheelchair user and needs support during transfers.
* Good level of physical fitness.
* Limited communication and learning difficulties – patience and repetition needed.
* Clean driver’s licence is essential.
* Enhanced check through PVG (Protecting Vulnerable Groups).
Contact
To apply for this post please submit a copy of your CV quoting the job reference number above by email recruitment@sdsoptionsfife.org.uk or by post to SDS Options (Fife), DPHS Fife, Caledonia House, Pentland Park, Saltire Centre, Glenrothes, Fife, KY6 2AQ
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