MA0626PB - Personal Assistant

Cornerstone Community Care; Aberdeen City; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Cornerstone Community Care is actively seeking friendly and reliable female Personal Assistants to assist Olivia, a paraplegic individual with complex medical needs. The role involves providing personal care, supporting daily tasks, and accompanying her on social outings.

Ideal candidates should be flexible, have a positive attitude, and be willing to learn. Training will be provided for specific needs. Comfort around dogs is essential, as a friendly assistance dog is part of the family.

Qualifications

• Experience assisting individuals with complex medical needs.
• Comfortable around dogs, specifically assistance dogs.
• Ability to adapt to fluctuating energy levels and changing tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assist Olivia with personal care and daily tasks.
• Support with physiotherapy and managing medical appointments.
• Accompany Olivia on social outings and activities.

Skills

Flexibility

Positive attitude

Willingness to learn

Job description

Weekday afternoons and evenings, times to be mutually agreed. Flexible hours.

Olivia is seeking friendly and reliable female PAs to join her care team to assist both in the home and on social outings. Olivia is paraplegic, with complex medical needs, therefore, the role is mainly personal care as well as support with daily tasks both at home and on social outings. Tasks will also involve assisting with physiotherapy and assisting with managing appointments and medical supplies. She has chronic illnesses that fluctuate and so being able to accommodate for differing energy levels is essential. She only requires assistance in physical tasks; she remains active in her social life, work and home life. Respecting independence and personal choices are important to her.

Olivia enjoys crafting, adaptive sports, swimming, cooking as well as meeting up with friends. The ideal candidate will be willing to learn, flexible and have a positive attitude.

A friendly assistance dog is an integral part of the family so any applicant must be comfortable around dogs.

You will receive training on hoisting in case of any injuries/emergency as well as training on assisting with medical devices.

PVG (Protecting Vulnerable Groups) will be required.