Personal Assistant / Carer - Glasgow - G71

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Personal Assistant

Pay rate: £10.90 gross per hour

Working hours: 21 hours per week (includes evenings & weekends)

District: Tannochside

 

A personal assistant should provide the help I need, at my or my husband’s request. Too often an individual can find that those who assist them try to take over and make the decisions about what should be done and how. In fact, you can only provide the assistance I really need by listening to my or my husband’s requests and instructions. This will make sure I am given the right assistance to enable me to lead my life independently in the community.

 

I am a 64 year old woman living with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). I’m a motorised wheelchair user. I suffered a stroke in Jan’23 which has left me with paralysis on my right side and with some issues with my speech.

 

Getting me up and out of bed

Putting me to bed

Assistance with dressing and undressing

Preparing & cooking meals 

Tidying up after meals

General cleaning/housework 

Going out for a walk 

Escorting me to leisure, educational or other activities (e.g. football)

Taking me out and about in my car 

Any other reasonable activities that may be required on the day

Escorting me to hospital appointments 

Assisting me with showering and other personal care needs

Speech Therapy 

Being available to support in emergency situations at short notice

 

Ability to take responsibility

Reliable and punctual 

Trustworthy 

Clean personal hygiene and habits

General good health

Sense of humour 

PVG holder, moving and handling training and a full, clean driving license are also essential.  If successful candidate does not currently have the necessary training and PVG membership, training and PVG Scheme application can be provided and funded.

 

Due to personal care being involved, this role is only open to female applicants.

 

To apply, please send an email with your CV and a full covering letter explaining why you would be a good fit for the job to:   support@ukcil.com  

 

Successful candidates will be invited for a face to face interview with myself, husband & daughter.