Compassionate Personal Assistant for Independent Living

Purple Dpss; Armthorpe; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Purple Dpss is seeking a dedicated Personal Assistant to support an individual at home in Armthorpe, United Kingdom. The role focuses on compassionate, reliable personal care and daily living assistance to maintain independence and quality of life.

You will provide a range of tasks including personal care, meal preparation, light housekeeping and social support, with occasional overnight duties as needed. A caring, patient and humorous approach is valued.

Responsibilities

• Providing personal care and continence support.
• Assisting with dressing and daily living activities.
• Supporting transfers using slide sheets, leg slings and hoist equipment.
• Assisting with showering and personal hygiene.
• Preparing meals, snacks and drinks.
• Supporting with medication and monitoring wellbeing when required.
• Changing bedding daily and undertaking laundry tasks.
• Light household duties and maintaining a clean environment.
• Supporting with shopping, appointments and social activities.
• Providing companionship and social interaction.
• Providing occasional overnight support during periods of ill health.
• Working as part of a double-handed team when required for transfers.

Job description

Purple Dpss is seeking a dedicated Personal Assistant to support an individual at home in Armthorpe, United Kingdom. The role focuses on compassionate, reliable personal care and daily living assistance to maintain independence and quality of life.

You will provide a range of tasks including personal care, meal preparation, light housekeeping and social support, with occasional overnight duties as needed. A caring, patient and humorous approach is valued.