Personal Care Assistant


Job description

As a Personal Assistant, your primary responsibility is to provide assistance and support to an individual with a disability. You will play a crucial role in empowering the individual to live independently and improve their quality of life..

Responsibilities

  • Daily Living Assistance: Help with household tasks including occasional meal preparation, washing up, and laundry
  • Household Maintenance: Assist with tidying the home, replenishing household necessities, assist with grocery shopping
  • Meal Preparation: Assist individual with occasional meal preparation, cleaning and washing up
  • Mobility Assistance: Provide physical assistance and support with Physiotherapy exercises as and when required
  • Safety: Ensure the safety and well-being of individual by identifying and addressing potential hazards or risks in the environment.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

  • Compassion and empathy towards individuals facing challenges or disabilities.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Patience and resilience to handle difficult situations with sensitivity and professionalism.
  • Ability to work independently
  • Basic understanding of healthcare practices and procedures.
  • Flexibility to adapt to changing schedules and priorities.

Further Information

Personal Care Assistant, Mon - Fri to be agreed, flexible, 14 hours per week.

Vacancy ID
1650547
Job Sector
Carers and Support Workers
Area
Co Down
Location
Crossgar
Salary
£12.65 per hour
No. vacancies
1
Contract Type
Permanent
Weekly hours
14
Published date
11/04/2024
Closing date
23/05/2024
Worktime
Monday - Friday, to be agreed

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