Part-Time Home Care & Companionship Assistant (Pet-Friendly)

Dewis Centre for Independent Living; Pontyclun; On-site; GBP 6,900 - 10,000; Part time

Job summary

Dewis Centre for Independent Living in Pontyclun seeks a caring Personal Assistant to support an 87-year-old lady at her home. This part-time role covers morning and evening calls, ensuring comfort, safety and independence.

You will assist with personal care, dressing, medication prompts, light meals, companionship, and daily routines. DBS check and right to work in the UK required; initial trial period.

Wages are paid monthly; prior references may be requested.

Qualifications

• Kind, patient and caring professionals required.
• Reliable and trustworthy individuals needed.
• Comfortable in a home environment with pets.
• Animal lovers who enjoy talking about cats and dogs.
• Able to build a positive working relationship while respecting privacy and dignity.
• Capable of promoting independence with appropriate support.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with personal care and dressing.
• Prompting and assisting with medication.
• Preparing light meals and drinks.
• Providing companionship and conversation.
• Supporting nutritional needs and daily routines.
• Maintaining a safe home environment.

Skills

Kind

Patient and caring

Reliable and trustworthy

Home environment experience

Animal lover

Positive working relationship

Respect privacy and dignity

Promote independence

Job description

Dewis Centre for Independent Living in Pontyclun seeks a caring Personal Assistant to support an 87-year-old lady at her home. This part-time role covers morning and evening calls, ensuring comfort, safety and independence.

You will assist with personal care, dressing, medication prompts, light meals, companionship, and daily routines. DBS check and right to work in the UK required; initial trial period.

Wages are paid monthly; prior references may be requested.