Morning Personal Care Assistant for Tetraplegia Support

Independent Lives; Shoreham-by-Sea; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A private individual in Shoreham-by-Sea is seeking a Personal Assistant to provide support with daily routines following spinal cord injury. Responsibilities include personal grooming, medication assistance, and general help with daily activities. The ideal candidate should be reliable, respectful, and able to work well independently. Training will be provided, and it's essential to have the right to work in the UK. Join a friendly environment and assist in maintaining high care standards.

Benefits

Training provided for care routines

Paid training if out of shift hours

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Must have the right to work in the UK.
• Fit and healthy to undertake the required duties.
• Willing to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check.

Responsibilities

• Assist with medication prompting/administering.
• Provide personal grooming and dressing assistance.
• Aid with eating and drinking.
• Handle housekeeping tasks.
• Care for catheter and stoma.
• Lifting wheelchair if needed for appointments.

Skills

Respectful of employer's privacy

Reliable with good timekeeping

Able to follow instructions

Excellent interpersonal skills

Patient and cheerful

Good English communication

Job description

A private individual in Shoreham-by-Sea is seeking a Personal Assistant to provide support with daily routines following spinal cord injury. Responsibilities include personal grooming, medication assistance, and general help with daily activities. The ideal candidate should be reliable, respectful, and able to work well independently. Training will be provided, and it's essential to have the right to work in the UK. Join a friendly environment and assist in maintaining high care standards.