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A gentleman living at home In Hawick, is looking for a Personal Assistant/s The role is to encourage independence whilst supporting with personal care and nutritional needs. This post is for morning, tea, and evening visits Monday to Sunday Terms: Total Hours per week: 11 hours Hours of work: 3 daily 30 minute visits am, tea and evening, 2 morning visits per week are at 45 minutes £12.60 per hour. Paid annual leave entitlement of 5.6 weeks pro rata Probationary period of 3 months Post subject to references and PVG scheme membership Job Description Main Tasks & Responsibilities To support individual to ensure their safety and well-being To support with personal care needs including:Assist with washing, and dressing whilst encouraging independence. Support with personal care tasks whilst encouraging independence. Assist to get ready for/into bed.To support meals and nutrition:Prepare a breakfast and drinks for the rest of the morning, make a light lunch for the individual to easily access Prepare evening meal and drinksTo support the individual with their evening routine and help them into bed To maintain cleanliness and tidiness of the client’s surroundings To develop a positive relationship with the client. To work to ensure daily support needs of the client are met. Person Specification Personal Attributes Kind and caring, sensitive to the client’s needs Patient and cheerful Reliable and trustworthy Ability to work sensitively in a home setting respecting the client and family’s right to privacy and to always maintain professional standards of confidentiality Skills and Experience Experience is the care sector is essential.#J-18808-Ljbffr