Personal Assistant 10 hour per week @£14.50hr in Rochester and cover a/l and sickness
I am seeking a female Personal Assistant with experience of dementia and anxiety to support an 83‑year‑old woman in her own home. The role focuses on providing compassionate, reliable, and person‑centred support to enhance wellbeing and independence. The responsibilities include companionship, personal care, meal preparation, feeding, and assistance with medication. As trust develops, there may also be opportunities to support the client in accessing the community, such as going out for a coffee.
Essential Qualities & Skills
* Compassion & Empathy: A kind, understanding approach, sensitive to the client’s needs
* Reliability & Punctuality: Dependable and consistent attendance
* Communication: Good listening skills with clear, adaptable communication
* Patience & Calmness: Ability to remain calm and reassuring in challenging or stressful situations
* Initiative & Flexibility: Confidence to work independently and adapt to changing needs
* Respect & Dignity: Commitment to upholding privacy, personal choices, and possessions
Practical Skills & Experience
* Support with daily living activities, including:
o Personal care
o Medication support
o Meal preparation and feeding
* Knowledge and understanding of dementia and anxiety
* Supporting community access, when both the PA and client feel comfortable
Additional Requirements
* A driver is essential, with access to a vehicle and business insurance
* This role is subject to:
o An Enhanced DBS check (cost covered by the employer if employed)
o Satisfactory references
Benefits for Employed PAs
We offer membership to the Blue Light Card for our employed Personal Assistants, giving you exclusive discounts across a wide range of retailers and services.
Key Responsibilities
* Meal Preparation
* Personal Care
* Domestic Care
* Social + Leisure activities
* Support to remain independent
Training
* Safeguarding Adults/Children
* Moving & Handling
* Understanding challenging behaviour
* Food Hygiene
* First Aid
* Hand hygiene
* Dementia care
Transportation
* Full UK driving license
* Own personal car
Medical
* Safe Administration of Medication
* Continence Care
This employer has claimed an exception under the Equality Act 2010.
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