Companion/personal Assistant

4 months ago


Coldstream, United Kingdom Encompass Full time

C

**ompanion/Personal Assistant - Coldstream - 2454 **: A
gentleman living at home just outside of Coldstream with his caring wife is looking for a companion to offer him assistance at home when his wife is out. The gentleman used to have a particular interest in music, reading and history and is looking for a PA that would offer companionship and support at home as needed due to his health diagnosis. He has a degenerative neurological condition linked to Parkinsons Disease.

**Terms**:
H
- ours per week: 2 hours with a possibility of more in the future H
- ours of work: Flexible to be discussed with the employer £
- 12.60 per hour. P
- aid annual leave entitlement of 5.6 weeks pro rata P
- robationary period of 3 months

**Job Description**:
**Main Tasks & Responsibilities**

T
- o support client to ensure their safety and well-being. T
- o develop a positive relationship with the client and his family. T
- o interact with the client and keep them entertained with activities they enjoy, primarily in the home. T
- o offer assistance with mobility around the house if required.

Person Specification

**Personal Attributes**

K
- ind and caring, sensitive to the client’s needs P
- atient and cheerful C
- onfident and engaging. R
- eliable and trustworthy A
- bility to use your own initiative A
- bility 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


  • Companion

    3 months ago


    Coldstream, United Kingdom Encompass Full time

    **Companion Job** A lady living at home in Coldstream is looking for a companion to keep her company for two days a week, each day for 4 hours. The days are to be flexible between Monday and Friday and the times would ideally be 10am-2pm but this can be flexible. The lady would like her companion to spend time going out and about with her and also to be...

  • Social Companion

    4 months ago


    Coldstream, United Kingdom Encompass Full time

    **Social Companion - Coldstream - 2139**: To support a lady to access her local community, and support her at home. I am a physically disabled person who uses a walker to help me get from A to B. My speech is not very good but once you get to know me, you will understand me easily. I have a good sense of humour, and I would like to pop to the shops, and be...

  • Personal Assistant

    3 months ago


    Coldstream, United Kingdom Encompass Full time

    P **ersonal Assistant - Coldstream - 2231 **: A gentleman living at home in Coldstream is looking for a Personal Assistant to join his team and visit him in the mornings on alternate weekends. The weekends working would be commencing 19th & 20th August and then every second weekend thereafter. The gentleman just needs a Personal Assistant to prompt him to...

  • Personal Assistants

    4 months ago


    Coldstream, United Kingdom Encompass Full time

    **Personal Assistants - Coldstream - 2198**: Hours and tasks Ideally, the lady requires 3 half an hour visits per day: Morning - this would be to assist the client to get ready for the day and make some breakfast. Administer medication. Lunch - This visit would be to make the client some lunch. Tea - This visit would be to heat the client up her evening...

  • Personal Assistant

    3 months ago


    Coldstream, United Kingdom Encompass Full time

    Vacancy Information **Personal Assistant - Coldstream** A lovely lady living alone in Coldstream is looking for a cheerful and friendly Personal Assistant to support her a couple of times a week. The role is to help prepare evening meals as she often struggles to manage and maintain a healthy diet due to her Parkinson’s disease. **Terms**: - Hours per...

  • Personal Assistant

    4 months ago


    Coldstream, United Kingdom Encompass Full time

    P **ersonal Assistant - Coldstream - 2481 **: P **ersonal Assistant - Coldstream** A lady living in Coldstream is looking for Personal Assistant’s to support her on a daily basis The role is to help with daily routines inc. preparing meals, supporting with medication and support daily activities as she often struggles to manage and maintain a healthy...

  • Personal Assistant

    4 months ago


    Coldstream, United Kingdom Encompass Full time

    **Personal Assistant - Coldstream - 2121**: A happy 10 year old boy who enjoys life, animals, dinosaurs, the outdoors and kicking a football, requires support from an individual who can help with some school and outside of school activities. He has a developmental delay, to which Mum and Dad can give more information to any successful applicant. **HOURS OF...

  • Personal Assistant

    4 months ago


    Coldstream, United Kingdom Encompass Full time

    2428 **Job Description**: **Main Tasks & Responsibilities - To support a disabled young person to ensure their safety and well-being whilst understanding their complex needs. - To support with personal care needs including toileting needs. - To support with general care needs. - To maintain cleanliness and tidiness of the client’s equipment and...

  • Personal Assistant

    4 months ago


    Coldstream, United Kingdom Encompass Full time

    2178 **Job Description **Main Tasks & Responsibilities - To support the client to ensure their safety and well-being - To support with personal care needs as required - To support with general care needs such as mobilising around the ground floor of her home - To maintain cleanliness and tidiness of the client’s equipment and surroundings - To develop a...

  • Personal Assistant

    3 months ago


    Coldstream, United Kingdom Encompass Full time

    2459 **Job Description**: **Main Tasks & Responsibilities - To support the client to ensure their safety and well-being - To support with general care needs by helping to prepare healthy nutritious meals and encouraging eating. - To support with general care needs for daily activities. - To maintain cleanliness and tidiness of the client’s equipment and...


  • Coldstream, United Kingdom Encompass Full time

    2327 **Job Description**: **Main Tasks & Responsibilities - To support a disabled person to ensure their safety and well-being. - To support to maintain cleanliness and tidiness of the client’s equipment and surroundings. - To develop a positive relationship with the client and her family. - To interact with the client and keep them entertained with...

  • Care Assistant

    3 months ago


    Coldstream, United Kingdom Victoria lodge retirement home Full time

    Job Overview: We are seeking compassionate and dedicated individuals to join our team as Care Assistants. As a Care Assistant, you will provide essential support and assistance to individuals in need of care, helping them maintain their independence and improve their quality of life. **Responsibilities**: - Assist clients with personal care tasks, such as...

  • Care Assistant

    3 months ago


    Coldstream, United Kingdom Victoria lodge retirement home Full time

    Job Overview: Weekends only Saturday and Sunday either 8am to 3pm or 3pm to 10pm We do not offer sponsorship or accommodation We are seeking compassionate and dedicated individuals to join our team as Care Assistants. As a Care Assistant, you will provide essential support and assistance to individuals in need of care, helping them maintain their...

  • Care Assistant

    3 months ago


    Coldstream, United Kingdom Lennel House Full time

    **As a Care Assistant you will be responsible for**: - Understanding and providing the requirements for “normal” health and to have insight into the effects on the client and family when continued care is needed. - To assist the client in any area of his/her daily care needs which they would normally undertake themselves if they were able to do so. - To...

  • Health Care Assistant

    3 months ago


    Coldstream, United Kingdom Ethical Caring Ltd Full time

    We are seeking a compassionate, caring, and dedicated **Healthcare Assistant** to provide support for patients in care and nursing homes in the Coldstream, Scottish Borders area. The Healthcare Assistant must have a passion for working with vulnerable adults. The Healthcare Assistant will be working in care and nursing homes in the **Coldstream, Scottish...

  • Domestic Assistant

    3 months ago


    Coldstream, United Kingdom Lennel House Full time

    St Philip's Care is dedicated to providing outstanding care to our clients which is why we have been named '**The most outstanding care group in the UK**' and ‘**The most improved Dementia Care Group in the UK**’ As a part of the house keeping team you are a valued and respected part of the team. We are looking for an individual who has high attention...

  • Health Care Assistant

    4 months ago


    Coldstream, United Kingdom St Philips Full time

    Care Assistant / from £10.90ph / Days & Nights St Philip's Care is dedicated to providing outstanding care to our clients which is why we have been named 'The most outstanding care group in the UK' and ‘The most improved Dementia Care Group in the UK’ by the UK Over 50s Housing Awards. You should be an experienced Carer or an individual with a genuine...


  • Coldstream, United Kingdom First Task Full time

    **ADMINISTRATION ASSISTANT** Our client is currently looking for an Admin Assistant to join their busy team working on sites in the Borders. Initial site will be very close to Coldstream. This is a very varied role and requires someone who has excellent proven organisational skills and the ability to multitask. Proven communication telephone skills are...


  • Coldstream, United Kingdom Berwickshire Housing Association (BHA) Full time

    J**Are you great at building relationships? Are you passionate about making a difference to the lives of people in our community? If so, you could be our next Housing Support Assistant!** As a Housing Support Assistant, you will provide high quality support to people aged over 55 within our Independent Living complex, Gowanlea, in Coldstream. The purpose...


  • Coldstream, United Kingdom First Task Full time

    **ADMINISTRATION ASSISTANT** Our client is currently looking for an Admin Assistant to join their busy team working on sites in the Borders. Initial site will be very close to Coldstream. This is a very varied role and requires someone who has excellent proven organisational skills and the ability to multitask. Proven communication telephone skills are...