Personal Assistant (weekend cover) – Galashiels – 3158

I’m a gentleman with some physical difficulties who lives Galashiels. I’m looking for a PA to join my small team. I’m looking for Saturday & Sunday for 2 visits per day; first visit is late morning to apply cream/support with breakfast/prompt medication and second is at teatime to apply cream/ support with evening meal/meds. This would suit experienced PAs who can support and encourage independence.

Main tasks and responsibilities

  • Wash my back and reapply cream
  • Assist in wearing clean clothes
  • Support with breakfast/help tidy up
  • Prompt and supervise me to make sure I take my medication during every visit
  • Support with main meal/help tidy up
  • Wash area at teatime and reapply cream/pain relief gel for me

Personal attributes

  • Friendly and experienced in the care sector
  • Practical and good communicator
  • Trustworthy and reliable

Hours of work Flexible

  • Saturday & Sunday for 45 minutes in the morning
  • Saturday & Sunday for 45 minutes around 6.00pm
  • Times are flexible and to be agreed

The terms

  • £13.85 per hour
  • 5.6 weeks annual leave on a pro rata basis
  • PVG/References required
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