Independent Lives
About the Role:
Seeking a compassionate and experienced self-employed personal assistant to support a 67-year-old gentleman with evening care in Eastbourne. This role involves providing support with bedtime routines, walking an assistance dog, and various other tasks.
Key Responsibilities:
- Providing moving and handling assistance.
- Preparing meals.
- Undertaking other relevant duties as required.
- Looking after pets.
- Assisting with dressing, undressing, and bathroom routines.
- Assisting with bedtime routines to ensure comfort and safety.
- Providing walking assistance and mobility support with an assistance dog.
- Using a hoist for safe transfers.
- Maintaining a friendly and supportive environment.
- Preparing breakfast.
Skills and Expertise:
- Previous experience as a carer or in a similar role.
- Knowledge of personal assistant insurance and safeguarding protocols.
- Ability to use a hoist and assist with mobility.
- Friendly and patient demeanor, with a compassionate approach to care.
- Reliable with good timekeeping.
- Ability to follow instructions and work independently.
- Hygienic, tidy, and well-organized.
- Fit and healthy to undertake required duties.
- Patient and possess excellent interpersonal skills.
- Honest and cheerful.
- Able to speak and read English to a reasonable standard.
- Comfortable with pets.
- Ability to always work to high standards of health & safety.
- Likes dogs.
Job Facilities/Benefits:
- Job share available.
- Flexible hours (Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday morning 7.30am to 9.30am).
- Hourly pay rate: 23.32
Why Join Us:
This opportunity offers self-employed status, potential for a flexible work arrangement, and supporting a valued member of the community.