Personal Care Assistant
Job description
As a Personal Assistant, your primary responsibility is to provide assistance and support to an individual who requires help due to their medical condition. You will play a crucial role in empowering the individual to live independently and improve their quality of life. Hours flexible and to be discussed with Employer pending interview - availability required Monday - Friday, with occasional weekends Access to own vehicle preferable, but not necessary
Responsibilities
- Ensure the safety and well-being of the individual by identifying and addressing potential hazards or risks in the environment.
- Monitor the individuals' health status and report any changes or concerns to the employer.
- Offer emotional support and companionship to the individual.
- Prompt, assist and supervise with meal preparation and during meal time.
- Assist with household tasks and duties.
Skills and Qualifications
Essential Skills
- Friendly and approachable in manner.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to demonstrate compassion and empathy towards individuals facing challenges.
- Flexibility to adapt to changing schedule.
Desirable Skills
- Relevant experience or qualifications in healthcare, social work, or a related field may be beneficial.
- Vacancy ID
- 1768906
- Job ref.
- EF1003
- Job Sector
- Carers and Support Workers
- Area
- Co Antrim
- Location
- Newtownabbey
- Salary
- £13.75 per hour
- No. vacancies
- 1
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Weekly hours
- 3.5
- Published date
- 21/04/2026
- Closing date
- 01/06/2026
- Worktime
- Variable, to be confirmed
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