Male personal assistant required - Accrington area - LILS / EM / NA

Lancashire Independent Living Service, Scaitcliffe, Hyndburn

Male personal assistant required - Accrington area - LILS / EM / NA

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Lancashire Independent Living Service, Scaitcliffe, Hyndburn

  • Part time
  • Permanent
  • Remote working

Posted 2 days ago, 3 Nov | Get your application in today.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 691075bd9e63454fb934b3127b2b20e9

Full Job Description

  • Support with all aspects of personal care including toileting, bathing.
  • Our client is bed bound so uses specialist equipment to be transported to/from the bathroom. No hoist is in place.
  • Assisting with exercises to try and increase mobility.
  • Preparing meals and feeding.
  • Occasional grocery shopping.
  • Domestic support including visiting the laundry and changing bed sheets.
  • Driving is essential for this role so applicant must have a vehicle and proof of business insurance.
  • Working alongside 1st PA until comfortable in the role then may be left alone for periods of time.

    We are looking for a caring, patient person to provide support to an elderly gentleman within his own home. Our client is bed bound and non-verbal so ideally somebody with experience of working in a similar role would be an advantage.
  • Our clients first language is Urdu so ideally the candidate would be able to speak this language however this is not essential. Experience or understanding of working in a care environment is essential along with knowledge/understanding of mental health conditions. The applicant must be physically and mentally strong and able to deal with challenges., Must be willing to undertake a DBS check, which will be paid by the employer if necessary