Help at Home Assistant - Ferndown, United Kingdom - Age UK Bournemouth Poole & East Dorset

Age UK Bournemouth Poole & East Dorset

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Ferndown, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Age UK Bournemouth, Poole & East Dorset

POST TITLE:
Help at Home Assistant

SALARY SCALE:
£11.40 per hour, plus mileage

HOURS:
Zero Hours Contract

Main Tasks

Cleaning, washing, sweeping, mopping, dusting, polishing and vacuum cleaning of designated areas to the required standard
Emptying litter bins, etc. and removing waste to designated areas
Cleaning of toilets and washrooms to the required standard where allocated
Spray cleaning floors and mopping
Ironing
Washing
Changing beds
Using powered equipment where necessary (vacuum cleaners)
Cleaning of working surfaces and other furniture as directed
Undertaking shopping for clients
Small decluttering jobs
Accompanying to appointments
Companionship

General

To liaise with other Age UK Bournemouth, Poole & East Dorset (AUKBPED) staff to ensure that clients receive all other necessary services and to work as part of a team with other Age UK Bournemouth, Poole & East Dorset staff.
To ensure that AUKBPED policies are adhered too, including Health &

Safety, Equal Opportunities and Confidentiality etc.

3 To undertake any other reasonable duties as requested by the line
Mangers, Chief Executive or Trustees.

Carry out tasks according to Age UK Bournemouth, Poole & East Dorset policies and standards, in particular on confidentiality, anti-discriminatory policies and health and safety.

Aug 2023

Person Specification

Help at Home Assistant

Essential Desirable Evidenced by
Application/interview/references
Previous experience of working with older people - Desirable
Experience of working with people with dementia - Desirable
Excellent oral and communication skills - Essential
Car Driver - Essential

Ability to work alone**:
- **Essential
Ability To show empathy with older people and to adapt communication to the needs of the client - Essential

Ability to keep clear and concise written records - Essential

Flexibility - Essential

Good time keeping**:
- **Essential
Reliable & honest - Essential
Ability to keep confidentiality - Essential
Willingness to undertake training - Essential
Understanding the needs of older people - Desirable

Aug 2023

Job Types:
Part-time, Zero hours contract

Salary:
From £11.40 per hour

Benefits: