Personal assistant 14 hours per week £14.80ph NW/NBT1

Description

General information:

Personal Assistant is required to aid a 69 year old man with physical disabilities living in the Islington area to continue living independently both in their own home and in the community.

Information about this job:

Assistance required to provide support with personal care, domestic and social needs. Direction will be given on a daily basis. You do not need to be physically strong, but you must be capable of doing certain tasks which may include lifting, handling, pushing and bending, therefore good general health is necessary.

Personal Assistant Tasks:

Include assisting with some or all of the following:

Assistance with personal care, including washing and dressing.

Assistance with domestic tasks, including cleaning and laundry.

Assistance with shopping.

Accompanying the employer outside in the community whilst he uses his outside walker.

Any other tasks appropriate to the job, as directed.

Personal Assistant Qualities:

Able to work with different client groups and cultures

Ability to promote independence

Knowledge of administering person centred care

Willingness to learn and undergo any relevant training

Ability to work on own initiative

Personal Assistant responsibilities:

Give notice if likely to be more than 10 minutes late

Communicate and discuss any problems that arise with employer

Respect privacy

Keep working relationship confidential, including the assistance provided

Treat my possession with due care and respect

Only use television/Hi Fi, phone etc. with employer’s prior consent

Right to work and References essential to this post.

Pay and Benefits:

Hourly rate - £14.80 gross per hour before deductions.

Paid Annual Leave: 5.6 weeks per year pro rata of paid leave.

Please note: the successful applicant will be employed directly by the client not by Islington council.

Ad ID: 5418544784