Support Worker/Personal Assistant – Fountainhall – 3009

Job Description

A gentleman living in the outskirts of Fountainhall, looking for Personal Assistants to assist with daily care needs. Support with personal care in the mornings and evenings as well as support with meal preparation at lunch time too is required to ensure he can continue to live in his own home as safely and efficiently as possible.

Terms

• Hours per week: 10.00 Hours

Morning visit – (30 mins per day) x 6 days

Lunch Visit – (30 mins per day) x 7 days

Evening Visit – (30 mins per day) x 7 days

• £14.65 per hour plus 45p per mile also paid for travel.
• 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 morning and evening personal care routine as/when required.
• To support with general care needs including:
  • Personal care assistance, medication prompts
  • Meal and drink preparation.
  • Assist with toileting support during visits.
• 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 desirable for a candidate and someone with the right personal attributes, and to be able to show some suitability for the role is required.