Personal Assistant

Capability Scotland; Moffat; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Capability Scotland is seeking a dedicated Personal Assistant to support an individual with Lewy Body Dementia, Parkinsonism, and Glaucoma. This role involves personal care and medication management, requiring experience in adult social care and reliable communication skills. Ideal candidates will demonstrate patience, honesty, and flexibility, making a positive impact in the individual’s daily life.

Qualifications

• Experience in Adult Social Care and medical settings is essential.
• First Aid certification required.
• Must demonstrate patience, reliability, and flexibility.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care tasks such as showering and dressing.
• Manage medication including providing eye drops four times a day.
• Support with continence issues and other health-related needs.

Skills

Patience

Honesty and trustworthiness

Good communication skills

Reliability

Flexibility

Education

First Aid certification

Experience in Adult Social Care

Experience in a medical setting

Job description

Do you like photography and music? If so, you may be the person I am looking for.

Please note that Capability Scotland is not the employer, but acting on behalf of our client, who is the legal employer.

My name is George, I am 77 years young and have Lewy Body Dementia and other health needs, including Parkinsonism and Glaucoma. I am seeking a Personal Assistant to help care for me and give my family a break. The role involves assisting with all aspects of personal care, including:

• Showering
• Dressing
• Continence issues
• Medication management (including three types of eye drops, four times a day)

The ideal candidate will have the following qualities and experience:

• Experience in Adult Social Care
• Experience in a medical setting
• First Aid certification
• Patience
• Honesty and trustworthiness
• Good communication skills
• Reliability
• Flexibility

If you believe this role suits you, I would love to hear from you.

My interests include music, photography, bonsai, and current affairs.

If selected, you will need to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK and the names of two referees. Membership of the PVG scheme is required; if you are not already a member, I can advise on how to apply.

For more information or assistance with applying, please contact Capability Scotland at [e-mail] or call 01387 403121.