A gentleman living at home In Hawick, is looking for a Personal Assistant/s The role is to encourage independence whilst supporting with personal care and nutritional needs. This post is for morning, tea, and evening visits Monday to Sunday
Terms:
* Total Hours per week: 11 hours
* Hours of work: 3 daily 30 minute visits am, tea and evening, 2 morning visits per week are at 45 minutes
* £12.60 per hour.
* Paid annual leave entitlement of 5.6 weeks pro rata
* Probationary period of 3 months
* Post subject to references and PVG scheme membership
Job Description
Main Tasks & Responsibilities
* To support individual to ensure their safety and well-being
* To support with personal care needs including:
o Assist with washing, and dressing whilst encouraging independence.
o Support with personal care tasks whilst encouraging independence.
o Assist to get ready for/into bed.
* To support meals and nutrition:
o Prepare a breakfast and drinks for the rest of the morning, make a light lunch for the individual to easily access
o Prepare evening meal and drinks
* To support the individual with their evening routine and help them into bed
* To maintain cleanliness and tidiness of the client’s surroundings
* To develop a positive relationship with the client.
* To work to ensure daily support needs of the client are met.
Person Specification
Personal Attributes
* Kind and caring, sensitive to the client’s needs
* Patient and cheerful
* Reliable and trustworthy
* 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 is the care sector is essential.
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