Empathetic Personal Assistant for Leisure & Care

Independent lives; Littlehampton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Independent lives is seeking a kind, reliable caregiver to support a client in Littlehampton, United Kingdom. Duties include medication prompting, personal grooming, companionship, shopping, cooking, housekeeping and helping with transport to social activities such as cinema and walks with the dog.

The role requires empathy, patience and good interpersonal skills. You should be able to speak and read English to a reasonable standard, be comfortable with pets, and follow instructions while using

Qualifications

• Demonstrates empathy and patience in care scenarios.
• Clear communication with client and family members.
• Able to read and speak English to a reasonable standard.

Responsibilities

• Medication prompting/administering
• Personal grooming
• Shopping
• Cooking
• Housekeeping
• Duties will involve using own car or transport
• Assistance to social and leisure activities (cinema, walks, visiting coffee shops)
• Looking after pets
• Bathroom assistance
• Compliance with health & safety standards
• Respecting privacy and confidentiality
• Reliable with good timekeeping
• Able to follow instructions and work on own initiative

Skills

Empathy

Communication

English skills

Job description

Independent lives is seeking a kind, reliable caregiver to support a client in Littlehampton, United Kingdom. Duties include medication prompting, personal grooming, companionship, shopping, cooking, housekeeping and helping with transport to social activities such as cinema and walks with the dog.

The role requires empathy, patience and good interpersonal skills. You should be able to speak and read English to a reasonable standard, be comfortable with pets, and follow instructions while using