A woman living in Kelso is seeking a kind and reliable Personal Assistant to provide support at weekends within her home.
The role involves assisting with a simple morning routine, helping her start the day comfortably and safely while promoting her independence and wellbeing.
Main Tasks & Responsibilities
- Assist with washing and showering, ensuring dignity and respect at all times
- Prompt and support with taking medication
- Help with preparing breakfast
- Provide reassurance and promote a calm, positive start to the day
- Build a supportive and respectful working relationship
Person Specification
Personal Attributes
- Warm, kind and sensitive to individual needs
- Patient and friendly in approach
- Reliable and trustworthy
- Able to use initiative
- Willing to take time to get to know the client and her interests
Skills & Experience
- Experience is not essential for candidates with the right personal qualities
- Suitable applicants should demonstrate a caring and supportive nature
Terms
- Hours: 1 hour on Saturday and 1 hour on Sunday
- Rate of Pay: £14.05 per hour
- Holiday Entitlement: 5.6 weeks annual leave pro rata
- Probationary Period: 6 months
- Appointment: Subject to references and PVG / Disclosure Scotland check
- All statutory employment rights apply
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