Evening Personal Assistant — Companion & Gentle Care

Independent Lives; Seaford; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Independent Lives in Seaford is seeking an employed Personal Assistant to support a friendly 92-year-old woman at her own home. You will work 6 evenings per week from 4:00 pm for 45 minutes, with no call on Wednesdays; duties include heating meals, encouraging eating and providing companionship.

Experience with Alzheimer's is an advantage, but patience and kindness are essential. Reliability, good timekeeping and the ability to work on your own initiative are expected.

Qualifications

• Experience assisting someone with Alzheimer's disease is an advantage, but patience and kindness are essential.
• Essential qualities include reliability, good timekeeping and respect for privacy.

Responsibilities

• Eating and drinking assistance and heating meals in the microwave.
• Encouraging S to eat and enjoy a hot drink, plus providing companionship.
• Cooking and other relevant duties as required.
• Follow safety, hygiene and health standards at all times.

Skills

Respectful

Reliable with timekeeping

Follow instructions

Hygienic

Fit and healthy

Interpersonal skills

Honest

Creative

English reading/writing

Health & safety awareness

Job description

Independent Lives in Seaford is seeking an employed Personal Assistant to support a friendly 92-year-old woman at her own home. You will work 6 evenings per week from 4:00 pm for 45 minutes, with no call on Wednesdays; duties include heating meals, encouraging eating and providing companionship.

Experience with Alzheimer's is an advantage, but patience and kindness are essential. Reliability, good timekeeping and the ability to work on your own initiative are expected.