Support Worker/Personal Assistant–Kelso
A gentleman in Kelso, looking for a personal assistant to help ensure all his personal care needs are met in a safe and efficient manner. Support with morning and evening personal care routine in particular and also catheter care management.
Terms:
* Hours per week: Every second weekend – 2 hours Saturday and 2 hours Sunday.
* Hours of work: Morning visit – 9.00am – 10am; Evening Visit – 8.30pm – 9.30pm.
* Pay: £14.05 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.
Job Description
Main Tasks & Responsibilities
* Provide personal care support (morning and evening routine) and catheter care management.
* Ensure client safety and well-being.
* Assist with personal care routine as needed.
* Assist with general care needs including personal care assistance, medication prompts and meal & drink preparation.
* Develop a positive relationship with the client and work as part of a team.
* Manage catheter care.
Personal Attributes
* Kind and caring, sensitive to the client’s needs.
* Patient and cheerful.
* Reliable and trustworthy.
* Ability to use own initiative.
* Ability to work sensitively in a home setting respecting the client’s right to privacy and maintain professional standards of confidentiality.
Skills and Experience
Experience is essential for a candidate and someone with the right personal attributes, and to be able to show some suitability for the role is required.
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