Evening PA Wanted to provide Gentle Support and Companionship ES1002b

Evening PA Wanted to provide Gentle Support and Companionship

Ref

ES1002b

Location

Uckfield

Details

This role is to support a Man

Drivers licence required

Preferred

Hours per week

1½ hours each evening, split into two visits: 6.30pm–7.30pm, followed by a visit at 9pm for around 30 minutes

Hourly pay rate

£22 an hour

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We are looking for an experienced, compassionate and dependable Personal Assistant/Carer to provide evening support to an elderly gentleman with vascular dementia who is chair-bound and unable to support his own weight.

He is a gentle man with a lovely sense of humour. Although he becomes tired and sleepy in the evenings, he remains able to understand and communicate. He enjoys watching television and appreciates quiet company.

The role starts from the 14th September and involves approximately 1½ hours each evening, split into two visits: 6.30pm–7.30pm, followed by a visit at 9pm for around 30 minutes - Monday to Friday and not usually on weekends, but possibly on an occasional Sunday night on arrangement.

The first visit will involve support with personal care, including toileting, undressing, brushing his teeth, cleaning his dental plate, putting on his dressing gown and making him comfortable. The remainder of the hour will generally be spent sitting with him while he watches television.

At 9pm, he will need assistance with his final toileting before being transferred to bed. There is no lifting involved, as all transfers are carried out using a hoist, and family support will be available during the bedtime routine.

The ideal candidate will be confident with personal care and toileting, comfortable using a hoist, and above all kind, patient, reliable and respectful. This is a calm and rewarding role providing both practical support and companionship to a lovely gentleman.

If you are an experienced carer looking for a regular evening role where you can make a genuine difference, we would love to hear from you.

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Duties include

• Medication prompting/administering
• Moving and handling
• Clinical tasks
• Other relevant duties as required
• Administration
• Housekeeping
• Companionship
• Dressing / undressing
• Bathroom assistance
• Personal care

Candidate qualities

• Respectful of the employer's privacy and confidentiality
• Reliable with good timekeeping
• Able to both follow instructions and work on own initiative
• Hygienic, tidy and well organised
• Fit and healthy to undertake the required duties
• Patient and possess excellent interpersonal skills
• Honest and cheerful
• Able to always work to high standards of health & safety

Notes

All applicants must have the right to work in the UK and be willing to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check if required. If the role is offered on a self-employed basis, you will be responsible for the cost of your own DBS check.

If you are successful in your application for this position, you will be either engaged directly or employed by the individual employer and not by Independent Lives. The role may be offered on an employed or self-employed basis, depending on the suitability and agreement with the employer. If the role is employed, you will be entitled to holiday pay and issued an employment contract.

Please note

If you do not hear back within three weeks of applying, unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion.