Compassionate Morning Personal Assistant for Elderly Care

Encompass; Chirnside; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Encompass is seeking a compassionate Personal Assistant / Support Worker to provide one hour each morning to an elderly lady living in Chirnside. You will assist with getting out of bed, washing, dressing, breakfast, and motivating a safe start to the day within a supportive home.

The role requires patience and respect for privacy, with a focus on comfort and dignity. Desirable experience in personal care or elder support; basic first aid and continence awareness are a bonus; PVG/Disclosure

Qualifications

• Provide morning support to an elderly lady living in Chirnside.
• Assist with getting out of bed, washing, dressing and personal care.
• Assist with continence care and maintain dignity and comfort.

Responsibilities

• Assist the client with getting out of bed safely.
• Provide support with washing, dressing, and personal care.
• Assist with continence care and dispose of continence products appropriately.
• Change bedding when required and make the bed.
• Prepare and serve breakfast.
• Prompt the client to take prescribed medication and to drink water.
• Ensure a drink is left within easy reach before leaving.
• Promote the client’s comfort, dignity, and wellbeing at all times.
• Build a positive and respectful working relationship with the client and her family.

Skills

Personal care

Elderly care

First Aid

Continence care

Food hygiene

Job description

Encompass is seeking a compassionate Personal Assistant / Support Worker to provide one hour each morning to an elderly lady living in Chirnside. You will assist with getting out of bed, washing, dressing, breakfast, and motivating a safe start to the day within a supportive home.

The role requires patience and respect for privacy, with a focus on comfort and dignity. Desirable experience in personal care or elder support; basic first aid and continence awareness are a bonus; PVG/Disclosure