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Support Workers/Personal Assistants - Chesters (Jedburgh area) - 3172

Posted 18 days 20 hours ago by Encompass

Permanent

Part Time

Other

Not Specified, United Kingdom

Job Description

An elderly lady with a learning disability, living at home in Chesters, is looking for a couple of Personal Assistants to establish a small team that can offer her support 4 times during the day. This support plan has been arranged to enable her to live as independently as possible in her own home.

Terms:

Total of 15.25 hours available. List of hours below, any availability will be considered:
Morning visit - 45 minutes Monday to Sunday
Lunch visit - 30 minutes Monday to Sunday
Tea visit - 30 minutes Monday to Sunday
Evening visit - 30 minutes Monday to Sunday
£14.50 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 a client to ensure their safety and well-being.
To support with administering medication and recording this efficiently
To support with personal care needs including:
- Washing and dressing.
- Continence care and management.
- Hair washing/showering.
- Monitoring of skin integrity and maintaining this.
To support with general care needs such as:
- Meal preparation.
- Support with eating and drinking, ensuring safe practices followed when eating/drinking.
Assistance with equipment to mobilise and transfer using equipment in place
To develop a positive relationship and communication with the client and her family.
To support to live as independent a life as possible
Report any concerns back to family.