Personal Assistant - Kelso - 3058

A gentleman in Kelso, looking for a personal assistant to help ensure all his personal care needs are met in a safe and efficient manner. Support with morning and evening personal care routine in particular and also catheter care management.

Terms

• Hours per week: Every second weekend - 2 hours Saturday and 2 hours Sunday.
• Hours of work:
  • Morning visit - 9.00am - 10am
  • Evening visit - 8.30pm - 9.30pm
• £14.05 per hour.
• Paid annual leave entitlement of 5.6 weeks pro rata.
• Probationary period of 6 months.
• Post subject to references and PVG scheme membership.

Job Description Main Tasks & Responsibilities

• To support client to ensure their safety and well-being.
• To support with personal care routine as/when required.
• To support with general care needs including:
  • Personal care assistance, medication prompts.
  • Meal and drink preparation.
  • Catheter care management.
  • To develop a positive relationship with the client and work as part of a team.

Personal Attributes

• Kind and caring, sensitive to the client's needs.
• Patient and cheerful.
• Reliable and trustworthy.
• Ability to use your own initiative.
• Ability to work sensitively in a home setting respecting the client right to privacy and to always maintain professional standards of confidentiality.

Skills and Experience

Experience is essential for a candidate and someone with the right personal attributes, and to be able to show some suitability for the role is required.