Weekend Home Care Assistant - Compassionate Personal Support

Encompass; Eyemouth; On-site; GBP 4,633 - 5,200; Part time

Job summary

Encompass in Eyemouth, Scotland, seeks a compassionate care assistant to support a gentleman in his home. You will help with personal care, including catheter care, ensure safety and wellbeing, and keep his equipment and surroundings clean and tidy.

You will work with another team member when needed and independently at times, building a positive relationship with the client and his family. Knowledge of moving and handling and first aid would be desirable, full training provided, and a driver is

Qualifications

• Knowledge of moving and handling and first aid would be desirable but training can be provided.
• Experience is not essential, but candidates should show suitability for the role.
• Driver is essential due to location.

Responsibilities

• To support this gentleman to ensure their safety and well-being.
• To support with personal care needs, including catheter care.
• To maintain cleanliness and tidiness of the client’s equipment and surroundings.
• To develop a positive relationship with the gentleman and his family.
• To work alongside another member of the team when required but to work independently too.

Skills

Moving & Handling

First Aid

Driver

Job description

Encompass in Eyemouth, Scotland, seeks a compassionate care assistant to support a gentleman in his home. You will help with personal care, including catheter care, ensure safety and wellbeing, and keep his equipment and surroundings clean and tidy.

You will work with another team member when needed and independently at times, building a positive relationship with the client and his family. Knowledge of moving and handling and first aid would be desirable, full training provided, and a driver is