x2 Personal Assistant/Companion - 02/Cumnock/GA

Ayrshire Independent Living Network; Cumnock; On-site; AUD 37,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Ayrshire Independent Living Network in Cumnock is seeking Personal Assistants / Companions to support a disabled man living at home. The role involves personal care, meals, companionship, and accompanying him to community activities and appointments.

You must have a clean driving licence, be patient and trustworthy, and be prepared to undertake training in Moving and Handling, Epilepsy, First Aid, and Medication, with a 6-month probation and references as part of the process.

Qualifications

• Patient, understanding and caring demeanor.
• Honest, trustworthy, reliable with family communication.
• Experience of Support Work and knowledge of learning disabilities, MD and epilepsy desirable.
• Clean driving licence is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care including washing, showering, dressing.
• Provide meals, cooking and snacks.
• Offer companionship and social support in the community and during appointments.
• Drive the gentleman’s vehicle and accompany him to activities.

Skills

Patience

Reliability

Active listening

Companionship

Job description

Job Ref: 02/CUMNOCK/GA

Personal Assistants / Companion (x 2s)

Location: Cumnock

Hours: 1 x PA (Contracted for 1 x 24hr shift per 4 wk period)

1 x Casual – (as and when required to cover holidays and sickness)

Shifts to be covered (as required – shifts worked over 7 days):

14 hrs & 1 sleepover (24 hour shift)

Pay: £14.71 per hour daytime / £134.50 per 10hr sleepover

This post is to assist a disabled man who lives in his own home, and has good support from his family. The gentleman has Muscular Dystrophy, Cerebral Palsy, a Learning Disability and Epilepsy.

It is important to recognise that the care and support you will assist with will be provided within the gentleman’s home, therefore confidentiality and respect for his and his family’s privacy and daily routine is of the upmost importance.

You will support the gentleman with all aspects of personal care and daily living, to enable him to live safely and happily in his own home. You will provide companionship and support in the local community and to attend appointments

Personal Care

You will be required to assist with personal care including washing / showering, drying, shaving and dressing.

You will provide support with meals including cooking meals and snacks.

Companionship / Social Support

You will work as a personal assistant and companion to the person, his interests include, going to Football and watching it on TV, going out for dinner, chatting, family gatherings, music, theatre, cinema (if it’s something he would like to see), visiting cafés, concerts, visiting parks in the summer, visiting the beach, going for a drive and holidays.

You must be willing to support the gentleman to find out about, access and take part in activities and events of his choosing within the community.

QUALITIES

You must be patient, understanding and caring. A good listener who will take time to get to know the gentleman and understand him.

You must be honest, trustworthy and reliable and able to liaise with the family and other staff members regarding his support.

Experience of Support Work and knowledge of Learning Disabilities, Muscular Dystrophy / Epilepsy desirable

You should have a positive, flexible and friendly personality and the ability to form positive relationships.

As you will be required to drive the gentlemans vehicle, you will need a clean driving licence.

TRAINING

Moving and Assisting / Epilepsy / First Aid / Food Hygiene / Medication training required – this can be provided by the employer.

Full Job Description Available On Request

• Please note that the Employer may require staff to adhere to safe working practice, which could include the use of PPE (Masks, hand gel, gloves). PPE will be supplied by the employer.
  
  

The Post Is Subject To The Following

Contracted post – entitled to 5.6wks Annual Leave per annum

Casual post – will accrue 7 mins per hour worked holiday pay

Successful applicants will be required to provide 2 up to date reference contacts as well as undergo a new or update of the Protection of Vulnerable groups Disclosure, cost will be covered by the employer.

There is a 6 month probationary period attached to the post, with a 1 weeks’ notice within this time if the post is not working out.

Quoting Ref: 02/CUMNOCK/GA