Job Overview
We are seeking a caring and compassionate female Personal Assistant to join a team in providing care and support to a lady with spinal cord injury in her home. This is a full-time position, working a variety of shifts to include days, nights and weekends. The ideal candidate will have a genuine passion for helping others, ensuring their well-being and will ideally possess a minimum of two years care experience. The client has two dogs so a dog lover is essential for this role. Additionally, our client travels quite a lot and you must therefore be willing to go away for 1-2 weeks with her when required.
A full clean driving license is a pre-requisite for all applying.
The role is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Certificate (DBS)
Responsibilities
1. Assist client with personal care tasks such as bathing, dressing, and grooming
2. Support client with mobility needs and transfers
3. Assist with light household tasks as needed, including helping out with the dogs
4. Willingness to travel with client and be away from home for 1-2 weeks as required
Experience
- Previous experience in home care or a care home environment is essential
- Experience of working with spinal cord injury
- Familiarity with supporting a wheelchair user
- Proficient in English, both spoken and written
Essential Requirements
1. Client requests a female applicant due to the nature of the role
2. Minimum two years care experience
3. Good communication skills
4. Full clean driving license
5. Dog lover
Initial interviews will be held by a virtual platform and then in person
Job Types: Full-time
Pay: £14.50 per hour
Expected hours: 37 per week
Schedule:
* Day shift
* Every weekend
* Monday to Friday
* Night shift
Education:
* GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:
* Care: 2 years (preferred)
* Home care: 1 year (preferred)
Language:
* English (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
* Driving Licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: TH/GK/SL
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