SOCIAL CARE - PERSONAL ASSISTANT
| Posting date: | 12 April 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £92.57 per day |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 12 May 2024 |
| Location: | Corsham, Wiltshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Wiltshire Centre for Independent Living |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | Job Ref 256 |
Summary
Personal Assistant Job Description
Vacancy Ref: 256
Location Corsham
Hours Live in Care. Monday to Sunday (over 7 or 14 days)
Payrate £92.57 per day
Holiday 5.6 weeks per year including bank holidays (pro rata for part time)
Driving Licence N/A
DBS Check Yes – Will be funded by the employer
A bit about me:
To support a Gentleman in his 70’s who has lewy body dementia.
About the role:
Support with everyday tasks such as personal care, washing, dressing, meal preparation and eating. Also light housework. Mobility is poor so generally stays in bed or in his arm chair. You will support the employer on transition from bed to chair and vice versa to help maintain core and back strength.
The kind of person I am looking for:
Responsible, reliable and trustworthy. Excellent time keeping. Confident in working with disabled people. Good communication and social skills. To respect confidentiality and privacy. To understand that dignity and independence are important. Be willing to learn and have the ability to work on your own initiative. Some experience of working with someone with dementia. Empathetic and able to make sensible judgements.
Application Form: https://www.wiltspa-reg.org.uk/vacancies-board/
Please note that this advertisement has been placed on behalf of an individual employer that we are supporting. Should your application be successful, and you are offered the position, you will be directly employed by the individual employer and not by the
Wiltshire Centre for Independent Living.
Vacancy Ref: 256
Location Corsham
Hours Live in Care. Monday to Sunday (over 7 or 14 days)
Payrate £92.57 per day
Holiday 5.6 weeks per year including bank holidays (pro rata for part time)
Driving Licence N/A
DBS Check Yes – Will be funded by the employer
A bit about me:
To support a Gentleman in his 70’s who has lewy body dementia.
About the role:
Support with everyday tasks such as personal care, washing, dressing, meal preparation and eating. Also light housework. Mobility is poor so generally stays in bed or in his arm chair. You will support the employer on transition from bed to chair and vice versa to help maintain core and back strength.
The kind of person I am looking for:
Responsible, reliable and trustworthy. Excellent time keeping. Confident in working with disabled people. Good communication and social skills. To respect confidentiality and privacy. To understand that dignity and independence are important. Be willing to learn and have the ability to work on your own initiative. Some experience of working with someone with dementia. Empathetic and able to make sensible judgements.
Application Form: https://www.wiltspa-reg.org.uk/vacancies-board/
Please note that this advertisement has been placed on behalf of an individual employer that we are supporting. Should your application be successful, and you are offered the position, you will be directly employed by the individual employer and not by the
Wiltshire Centre for Independent Living.
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