Care Assistant for a person P/T@ £12.08/hr in Weston-super-mare - FTE - £0.0k - Weston-super-Mare - BS22
Job Reference (584e84cc)
Personal Assistant required to work in North Somerset
My client is looking to employ a personal care assistant, to support her with her chronic medical condition, manage chronic fatigue and also has a compromised immune system. Currently lives with elderly mother who has COPD and poor mobility. The chronic fatigue limits my client’s ability to do certain tasks, a flexibility is a must for this role. Uses a manual walker trolley and/or foldable light weight wheelchair when outdoors.
My client enjoys crafting (speciality Embroidering) and Bird Watching, wildlife and the Natural World
Please note: My client is allergic to strong perfumes as this causes a migraine and Penicillin.
Main Duties
To support with:
· Washing and dressing
· Domestic: Laundry and cleaning, changing bedding, cleaning the shower
· Support accessing the community: Needs assistance with attending appointments, e.g. Doctors, Opticians, Hospital (blood and Iron transfusions), Shopping
Essential Criteria
· Must be able to drive and have use of own vehicle.
· Mileage will be included for specific activities, appointments.
· Getting lightweight manual wheelchair in and out of the car
· Pushing me in my lightweight wheelchair to get to appointments and shopping
Desirable criteria:
· Non-Smoker
· PA to have received COVID vaccines
Personal Qualities & Attributes Required
· Responsible, reliable, and trustworthy.
· Excellent timekeeping.
· Some previous PA experience would be advantageous but not essential.
· Good communication and social skills.
· To respect confidentiality and privacy.
Location: Weston-Super-Mare, North Somerset.
Hours: 7 hours per week on a Wednesday & Friday (flexibility with the days/hours)
Pay: £12.08 Per Hour.
Holiday: 5.6 weeks per year including bank holidays (pro rata for part time).
Start Date: ASAP.
Additional Information
· Appointment will be subject to a DBS check, funded by the employer.
· Female worker required due to personal care. This advert complies with the Equality Act 2010 Part 1, schedule 9 as it is a ‘genuine occupational requirement’
Please note that this advert 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 WECIL.
Services
Personal Care
Domestic Care
Social + Leisure activities
Support to remain independent
Transportation
Full UK driving license
Own personal car
Schedule, Pay & Hours
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ONA = Overnight Awake / ONS = Overnight Sleep