Self-employed Personal Assistant ES488

Seeking a compassionate and experienced personal assistant to assist a 67-year-old gentleman with evening care in the Eastbourne area. This role involves providing support with bedtime routines and walking an assistance dog.

Duties include:

Moving and handling
Other relevant duties as required
Looking after pets
Dressing / undressing
Bathroom assistance
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
Assisting with bedtime routines and ensuring the individual is comfortable and safe
Providing walking assistance and supporting mobility with an assistance dog
Using a hoist for safe transfers, as the individual is a wheelchair owner
Maintaining a friendly and supportive environment
Candidate qualities

Reliable with good timekeeping
Able to both follow instructions and work on own initiative
Hygienic, tidy and well organised
Fit and healthy to undertake the required duties
Patient and possess excellent interpersonal skills
Honest and cheerful
Able to speak and read English to a reasonable standard
Must be comfortable with pets
Able to always work to high standards of health & safety
Must like dogs as I have an assistance dog that needs a 10 minute walk as part of job description
Additional requirements
Non-smoker preferred or someone willing to refrain from smoking during working hours, Vulnerable to the risk of infection and disease transmission
Notes:
All applicants must have the right to work in the UK and be willing to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check if required.
Please note, if you are successful in your application for this position, you will be either engaged directly or employed by the individual employer and not by Independent Lives. The role may be offered on an employed or self-employed basis, depending on the suitability and agreement with the employer. If the role is employed, you will be entitled to holiday pay and issued an employment contract.

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Hours per week:
4 Hours per week Evening calls: Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings at 8:30pm - 9:30pm
Hourly pay rate:
£23ph