Female Personal Assistant – Galashiels – 3076
Job Description
We are looking for friendly, reliable experienced Personal Assistants to support with morning and bedtime personal care Monday to Sunday for an elderly lady who suffers from Parkinsons living in Galashiels.
This role is focused on providing practical support with transferring, washing daily/bathing twice per week, drying, dressing. Due to the personal care needs of the individual, this role is open to female applicants only. This is a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with Equality Act 2010.
Hours
7.5 per week, Monday to Sunday, morning & bedtime visits, ideally at 10 am and 7 pm.
Morning visits
- 2 x 45 mins per visit (for bathing)
- 5 x 30 mins per visit
Bedtime visits
- 7 x 30 mins per visit
Duties
- Support with transfers to and from bed
- Support with getting washed/showered, hair wash, dried, dressed
- Support with dressing, fastenings
- Any other duties I’m unable to manage
About you
- Kind, patient, and personable
- Reliable and punctual
- Enjoys conversation and supporting others
- Moving and handling experience or willingness to take training
- Previous care or support experience is helpful but not essential
Terms
- £14.00 per hour
- Mileage allowance negotiable
- Paid annual leave entitlement of 5.6 weeks pro rata
- Probationary period of 6 months
- Post subject to references and PVG scheme membership
This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference in someone’s daily life.
