I am an elderly lady living at home in Innerleithen. I am looking for a couple of Personal Assistants to join my small team who support me with my day-to-day personal care needs.
Responsibilities
1. Support with personal care including washing/showering and dressing in the mornings.
2. Assistance with preparing breakfast and prompting medication.
3. Orientation to the day of the week and planned activities.
4. Support with a light lunch and a drink of choice at lunchtime.
5. Reassurance and orientation if feeling anxious or worried.
6. Help getting upstairs in the evenings, prompting medication, and assisting into nightwear.
7. Ensure all needs are met before bed, including using the toilet.
Schedule
Morning visits are 1 hour long and are currently only required over the weekend. Lunchtime visits are 30 minutes long and are required Monday to Sunday. Bedtime visits are 1 hour long and are required Monday to Sunday.
Preferable times are 9am for morning visits, 12pm for lunchtime, and 9pm for bedtime visits, but there is flexibility around those times.
Compensation
The hourly rate is £15.00, and you will be entitled to 5.6 weeks annual leave, calculated on a pro-rata basis.
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