Support Worker/Personal Assistant – Coldingham – 3045

A very friendly lady, living at home in Coldingham, with her 2 very friendly, although very jumpy and affectionate little dogs, is looking for a Personal Assistant(s) to offer her some daily support.

The role would involve supporting the client with up to 2 support visits of 30 minutes each day to assist with her with some basic personal care. Due to some breathing difficulties, she struggles to manage to get washed and dressed herself and requires a little support with this task.

Applications welcome from anyone who may be able to assist with even some of the visits, especially if they are a dog lover.

Terms:

• Hours per week: Up to 7 hours
• Hours of work: 30 minute visits ideally around 7am and 8.30pm daily
• £14.00 per hour.
• Paid annual leave entitlement of 5.6 weeks pro rata
• Probationary period of 6 months
• Requirements: Post subject to satisfactory references and PVG Scheme membership

Job Description

Main Tasks & Responsibilities

• Support the client’s personal care needs, including:
• Assistance with showering and washing
• Assistance with dressing
• Support the client’s safety, comfort, and wellbeing at all times
• Build and maintain a positive, respectful relationship with the client and her husband
• Maintain confidentiality and professional standards at all times

Person Specification

Personal Attributes

• Kind, caring, and sensitive to the needs of others
• Patient, cheerful, and reassuring
• Reliable and trustworthy
• Able to use initiative when appropriate
• Able to work respectfully in a private home environment

Committed to confidentiality and professionalism

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