Compassionate In-Home Personal Assistant (6 hrs/wk)

Medway Food Partnership; Gillingham; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Part time

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Job summary

Medway Food Partnership is seeking a compassionate Personal Assistant to support a lady with significant physical disability in her own home in Gillingham. The role involves morning care, getting up with hoist equipment, and helping with daily routines, meals, and light household tasks.

You will work 6 hours per week across Saturday, Sunday, and one other weekday, with training provided. Applicants must be female for this role due to the nature of care.

Qualifications

• Previous care experience is desirable but not essential; full training provided.
• Willing to learn to use moving and handling equipment safely.
• Able to work independently and follow agreed care routines.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with getting out of bed using ceiling hoist and equipment.
• Providing personal care with dignity and respect.
• Assisting with washing, dressing and preparing for the day.
• Supporting continence care and meal preparation when required.
• Carrying out light household tasks related to care and wellbeing.
• Providing reassurance and person-centred support while promoting independence.

Skills

Compassionate care

Reliability

Punctuality

Communication

Job description

Medway Food Partnership is seeking a compassionate Personal Assistant to support a lady with significant physical disability in her own home in Gillingham. The role involves morning care, getting up with hoist equipment, and helping with daily routines, meals, and light household tasks.

You will work 6 hours per week across Saturday, Sunday, and one other weekday, with training provided. Applicants must be female for this role due to the nature of care.