Female Personal Assistant/support Worker - Hertfordshire, United Kingdom - We Are Purple

We Are Purple

Verified Company

Hertfordshire, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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Description

Female Personal Assistant/Support Worker -

Hemel Hempstead

PUR
About me
Direct Payment (DP) user is a very young at heart beautiful lady who loves music, TV, make up and all things beauty.

The lady suffers with Parkinson's disease and onset dementia who can suffer from pain at times.

The DP user can take time to become familiar and build a good rapport with people.

It can be a slow process to find and build the right relationship and for the DP user to be comfortable with the person providing her support.

Hours and rate of pay

Various hours available
Weekday and weekend/night shifts£12.50 per hour

Availability and flexibility also required to cover sick days and holiday cover when needed.

The post will include 5.6 weeks paid annual leave (pro-rata)

Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required and a full valid UK driving license.

What you would be doing

This is a varied role which includes:
Some support with personal care / personal hygiene in a sensitive and dignified manner
Assisting with standing, sitting and making comfortable
Some handling of food and drink and encouragement with eating and drinking
Occasional light cleaning to help maintain a tidy environment, including taking out the rubbish
Administration of medication from blister packs when required

To undertake any training as appropriate for the role.

The person I would like

Someone who has previous PA/Support Worker experience, has patience, shows compassion, empathy and above all must be flexible.

Experience/training in Dementia essential

Someone who is hardworking, reliable, honest, trustworthy and very caring

A female PA (due to personal care)
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If interested please send a CV (with 2 references) and a covering letter explaining why you would suit this role.

Thank you.