Self Employed Personal Care Assistant/Support worker required for various hours per week in Broadstone area (HRSC)
About the Role:
We are looking to for a Personal Care Assistant to provide support to A lady with a visual impairment, she lives with her husband and guide dog.
Hourly Rate – Self-employed person required, please provide rates on application
Day & Times: 6 to 9 hours of support each week. Working hours are flexible and can be mutually agreed. Some weekend availability would be helpful. The role can be split between two carers if preferred. There will also be opportunities for additional hours when covering other carers' holidays. In addition, the person's husband has a Direct Payment that may offer occasional extra hours to support outings and social activities.
Main Duties:
Support to access the community, going shopping, to a coffee shop or a walk.
Some assistance required with washing hair, applying cream on legs and feet. Body welfare check for potential cuts and infection.
support with grocery shopping including unpacking.
Labelling shopping.
Meal planning.
Regularly checking sell by dates on food items.
Keeping an eye on stock list of essential supplies.
PA to inform client of any cooking instructions (Husband prepares meals)
Ensuring the kitchen area and fridge are kept clean and tidy. Ensuring all floor surfaces are clean and clear of obstructions (including clearing dog faeces in the garden)
Laundry, changing beds and ironing if required.
The BCP Direct Payments Advice Service is a support service for individuals who are living independently within the community. We are not the person you will work for. You will work for the individual or family we are supporting.
For more information or to discuss the role further, please contact Hayley Ridgway on 01202 127233. Please send your CV and covering letter detailing your suitability for the role applied for to [email protected]
Job Type: Part-time
Work Location: In person
