Personal Care Assistant

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Wirral; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A local care service seeks a compassionate Personal Assistant to support a sight-impaired elderly lady in Prenton. Key responsibilities include personal care, meal preparation, and companionship. The role requires a trustworthy individual with driving capabilities and flexibility in working hours, mainly on weekends. Ideally suited for someone who values independence and is enthusiastic about providing care.

Qualifications

• Driver essential with own vehicle.
• DBS check will be required.
• Must respect privacy and maintain dignity.

Responsibilities

• Helping to dress and wash.
• Helping to mobilise.
• Preparing light meals.
• Occasional shopping.
• Conversation.
• Occasional outing.

Skills

Honesty

Trustworthiness

Reliability

Ability to work independently

Caring disposition

Flexibility

Job description

Job Title

Personal Assistant / Carer

Overview

Personal assistant required for a friendly and kind 92 year old sight impaired lady in Prenton, CH43. Experience of personal care preferred.

Hours and Pay

£12.60 per hour. 6 hours per week times and days to be agreed on interview but mostly weekends. Plus holiday/sickness cover for other carer.

Main Duties

• Helping to dress and wash.
• Helping to mobilise.
• Preparing light meals.
• Occasional shopping.
• Conversation.
• Occasional outing.

Specification

• Driver essential with own vehicle.
• DBS check will be required.
• Assistant must be honest, trustworthy, and reliable.
• Assistant must respect privacy and maintain dignity.
• Assistant must be enthusiastic and flexible with a caring disposition.
• Assistant must be able to work well independently.
• Assistant is accountable to me in all aspects of work. Always ask what needs are and listen to directions and requests.