Job Opportunity: Employed Personal Assistant
Key job details
St Austell
£13.38 per hour
28 hours per week
Wednesday 9am-5pm,
Thursday 8am-6pm
Friday 8am-6pm
Full, clean driving licence is essential
Employed
Description
We are seeking a compassionate and reliable Personal Assistant to support a gentleman, who is quadriplegic and uses an electric wheelchair. The role involves assisting with getting up and dressed, personal care, nutrition and hydration, and safe transfers using manual handling equipment (including a ceiling hoist). You will also help with household chores, light care of his dogs while his wife is at work, and enable him to access the community for shopping and social outings. He lives with his wife and requires one-to-one support at all times to promote his safety, wellbeing, and independence. Experience with manual handling equipment and a confident, proactive approach are essential.
Key responsibilities
Assist with getting up, dressing and preparing for the day
Provide support with all aspects of personal care, including toileting, washing and grooming
Support safe transfers using required manual handling equipment, including ceiling hoist
Assist with nutrition and hydration, including meal preparation
Carry out light household chores as needed to maintain a safe and comfortable home environment
Support with caring for dogs when required
Promote safety, wellbeing and independence at all times
Work collaboratively with existing Personal Assistants to ensure continuous one-to-one support
Essential requirements
Confident, proactive approach
Experience with manual handling equipment
Hold a full, clean UK driving licence
Hold a current Enhanced DBS
Terms:
This role is advertised on behalf of our client. You will be employed directly by them or their representative, and not by our organisation.