Personal Care Assistant
Job description
Personal Care Assistant required for an adult with physical disability.
Responsibilities
- Personal Care Support - To assist the individual with personal hygiene tasks such as bathing, dressing, and grooming
- Daily Living Assistance - To support the individual household maintenance and daily tasks
- Provide physical assistance and support with mobility aids such as wheelchairs, walkers, or crutches
- Monitor the individuals health status and report any changes or concerns to the employer or healthcare professionals
- Assistance to health care appointments and to help facilitate communication between the individual and healthcare providers
- Ensure the safety and well-being of the individual by identifying and addressing potential hazards or risks in the environment
Skills and Qualifications
Essential Skills
- Relevant experience or qualifications in healthcare, social work, or a related field preferable but not essential
- Ability to work independently
- Compassion and empathy towards individuals facing challenges or disabilities
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Flexibility to adapt to changing schedules and priorities
Further Information
2x Part Time Positions Available - Approximately 10 hours per week Shifts Available Monday - Sunday and include: 9:00am-11:00am & 5:00pm-6:00pm Hours can be flexible and discussed with Employer Access NI to be undertaken
- Vacancy ID
- 1749900
- Job ref.
- ED1012
- Job Sector
- Carers and Support Workers
- Area
- Derry or Londonderry
- Location
- Portstewart
- Salary
- £15.50 per hour
- No. vacancies
- 2
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Weekly hours
- 10
- Published date
- 10/12/2025
- Closing date
- 20/01/2026
- Worktime
- Variable, to be confirmed