Compassionate Home Care Assistant (13h/wk) with Training

Dewis Centre for Independent Living; Tonyrefail; On-site; GBP 6,000 - 9,000; Part time

Job summary

Dewis Centre for Independent Living in Tonyrefail is seeking a compassionate care worker to provide 13 hours per week of support at home for an elderly lady with mobility challenges.

Responsibilities include assisting with personal care, using a ceiling hoist, helping with meals, and supporting independence. A DBS check and references are required; training is provided.

The role is part-time and payment is monthly; the position emphasizes privacy, dignity, and respectful handling within the home.

Qualifications

• Patient and understanding with empathy.
• Respect privacy and confidentiality in someone's home.
• Mature outlook and supportive to maintain independence.
• Willing to be encouraged to promote independence.
• Manual handling experience; training provided.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care including toileting, changing, and bed bath.
• Move the person from bed to chair using ceiling hoist.
• Push wheelchair as needed on hair wash day.
• Assist with eating when necessary.

Skills

Empathy

Patience

Discretion

Mature outlook

Encourage independence

Manual handling

Job description

Dewis Centre for Independent Living in Tonyrefail is seeking a compassionate care worker to provide 13 hours per week of support at home for an elderly lady with mobility challenges.

Responsibilities include assisting with personal care, using a ceiling hoist, helping with meals, and supporting independence. A DBS check and references are required; training is provided.

The role is part-time and payment is monthly; the position emphasizes privacy, dignity, and respectful handling within the home.