Sunday Care & Companionship Assistant (Non-Verbal Support)

Encompassborders; St Boswells; Remote; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Encompassborders is seeking a warm Personal Assistant to support an elderly gentleman in a rural area outside St Boswells every Sunday. The role focuses on personal care, companionship and helping with daily routines in a patient, non-pressured environment.

Tasks include morning getting up, meals, mobility support using an Arjo Sara Stedy, light housekeeping, and providing company throughout the day. PVG membership and references are required; driving is preferred due to the rural location.

Qualifications

• Experience with moving and handling and using an Arjo Sara Stedy.
• Willing to learn even without prior experience.
• PVG membership and references required.
• Reliable and committed to Sundays.
• Driver preferred due to rural location.

Responsibilities

• Support morning routine, help with getting up, washing and dressing.
• Assist mobility and use of Arjo Sara Stedy.
• Help with toileting and commode care, including cleaning.
• Assist with catheter care.
• Prepare and serve breakfast, lunch and tea.
• Provide feeding support where needed.
• Provide companionship throughout the day.
• Be patient and attentive to needs and communicate with non-verbal client.
• Keep surroundings clean and tidy after personal care and meals.

Skills

Bubbly

Friendly

Caring

Patient

Reliable

Driver preferred

Arjo Sara Stedy experience

Tools

Arjo Sara Stedy

Job description

Encompassborders is seeking a warm Personal Assistant to support an elderly gentleman in a rural area outside St Boswells every Sunday. The role focuses on personal care, companionship and helping with daily routines in a patient, non-pressured environment.

Tasks include morning getting up, meals, mobility support using an Arjo Sara Stedy, light housekeeping, and providing company throughout the day. PVG membership and references are required; driving is preferred due to the rural location.