Personal Assistant - Eddleston nr Peebles - 2127

A very lovely lady, living at home with her husband and little dog on the outskirts of Eddleston, is looking for a Personal Assistant to offer her some daily, morning support. The role would involve supporting the lady each day with her morning routine which includes a shower and getting dressed. The lady likes to be as independent as possible and uses a Zimmer to get around and to steady herself in the shower but does require some assistance with hair washing and lower leg/feet washing as mobility is limited. As this role is based on the outskirts of Eddleston it would ideally suit a driver or someone who doesn't rely on public transport. The role could happily be split between a couple of PA's as support is required each day of the week so applications are invited from all that are able to cover even a couple of days a week. 30 minutes travel, per visit, will be paid.

Terms:

• Hours per week: Up to 7 hours with 30 minutes travel per day allowed.
• Hours of work: Daily for an hour between 8.30-10.30am preferably.
• £14.45 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 needs including:
  • Support to shower and wash areas that the client is unable to reach themselves.
  • Support to dress as required, particularly lower legs/feet.
• To support with general care needs such as mobilising around house to and from shower.
• To support to maintain cleanliness and tidiness of the client's equipment and surroundings as using to ensure safety.
• To develop a positive relationship with the client and her family.
• To work as part of a team to cover daily shifts.

Person Specification

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 and family's right to privacy and to always maintain professional standards of confidentiality.

Skills and Experience

Experience is not essential for a candidate with the right personal attributes, but they should be able to show some suitability for the role.