Personal Assistant Required – Ardrossan, Ayrshire
Salary/Hourly Rate: £11.50 per hour (days), £17.50 per hour (nights)
Contract: Permanent
Status: Full time (36 hours per week) or part time (flexible)
Work pattern: Various shifts available, predominately between 6 to 12-hour shifts
Salary: £11.50 per hour (dayshift) / £17.25 per hour (Nightshift)
ROLE
The post holder will be part of a small team providing personal and domestic support to a tetraplegic man within his own home.
Tasks to be carried out include:
* Help with personal hygiene
* Assistance with dressing
* Assistance with feeding/drinking
* Assistance with medication
* Positioning whilst in bed
* Emptying/changing leg bag
* Use of hoist
* Preparing and cooking meals
* Household cleaning and laundry
* Basic physiotherapy – i.e. stretching of limbs
* Escorting whilst socialising, attending appointments etc
* Any other reasonable duties
SKILLS & PERSONAL QUALITIES
* an ability to listen to requests and directions, and to diligently and competently execute these instructions
* honest and have respect for privacy and confidentiality
* reliable & punctual as well as reasonably flexible
* practical and hygienic
* a driving licence would be a bonus, but not essential
* Previous experience supporting a disabled person is desirable
* comfortable around dogs (individual is a dog owner)
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
* Monthly rota
* 6 weeks paid annual leave per annum (pro rata if part time)
* Staff room available for taking rest breaks or supporting employer overnight
* Training will be given in personal care and any other role-related area
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