Personal Care Assistant - Welshpool, United Kingdom - Maria Foster

Description

Overview:
I am seeking compassionate individuals to join my team of Personal Care Assistants.

As a Personal Care Assistant, you will provide essential support and assistance to myself as I require help with daily activities.

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a positive impact on someone's life and contribute to my overall well-being.

Rate of pay is £12 - £24 per hour

The hours of work are 3.5 on a Monday and Friday morning in an evening 2hrs on a Tues & Thursday morning and every other Saturday.

You will also be required to cover holiday shifts for the 2nd PA

You will be paid mileage to and from work up to 24 miles per shift at 0.45p per mile


Duties:

• Assist with personal hygiene tasks, such as bathing, grooming, and dressing
• Provide medication reminders and assist with medication management as needed
• Prepare food so I can cook meals as required
• Perform housekeeping tasks, such as tidying up living areas, sweeping, mopping, hoovering, and laundry.
• Accompany myself to appointments or social outings
• Engage in meaningful conversations and provide emotional support

Requirements:

• Previous experience in caregiving or a related field is preferred but not required
• Compassionate nature and genuine desire to help others
• Excellent communication skills and ability to build rapport
• Ability to follow instructions and work independently
• Reliable transportation to travel to myself as I live rurally
• Valid driver's license (if applicable)
• Ability to pass a background check

Applicant to this position must have a GSOH and be passionate about animals. This is to assist myself live independently with secondary progressive multiple sclerosis and heart problems. I live on a smallholding with a few sheep, chickens, dogs, and cats. This position will require some physical exertion, including lifting, bending, and standing for extended periods.


Job Types:
Part-time, Permanent


Pay:
£12.00-£24.00 per hour


Expected hours:
per week


Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Free or subsidised travel
• Onsite parking

Flexible Language Requirement:

• English not required

Schedule:

• Every weekend
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

Language:

• English (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (preferred)

Work Location:
In person


Reference ID:
MF0001