Overview
A gentleman living at home with his wife is looking for a Personal Assistant to support him whilst his wife is out at work. They need someone who can be flexible as the work his wife does varies, e.g. it may be 2 hours in the morning and 2 hours in the afternoon or it may be 4 to 6 hours in one block.
Terms
* Pay rate between £14.00 and £15.00 per hour depending on experience
* Paid annual leave entitlement of 5.6 weeks pro rata
* Probationary period of 6 months
* Post subject to references and PVG scheme membership
Main Tasks & Responsibilities
* Assistance with getting undressed and getting into the shower
* Support with washing, shaving, applying creams
* Ensure the gentleman is wearing his Border Care Alam
* Support with medication
* Support with continence care
* Support with meal preparation, cutting up food and help with feeding if required; cleaning up after meals
* Support gentleman to go to bed for a nap if required
Person Specification
Personal Attributes
* Kind and caring, sensitive to the client’s needs
* Must be able to cook
* Must be able to cope with dogs, cats, sheep, ponies and donkeys
* Patient and cheerful
* Reliable and trustworthy
* Computer skills would be beneficial
* Ability to work sensitively in a home setting respecting the client and family’s right to privacy and to always maintain professional standards of confidentiality
Skills and Experience
Experience in the care sector essential.
Driver is essential due to location
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