Female Carer- Jh/dw/sph3

**Job Reference**: JH/DW/SPH

**Job Title**: Female Personal Assistant

**Responsible to**: Directly accountable to and taking direction from the employer and the employer’s representative (Dad)

**Hours**: Weekends: Saturday & Sunday: 8am - 2pm (you will not be required to work every weekend)

**Hourly Rate of Pay**: £15.00

**Based at**: Employer’s own home in Newport, Telford and out in the local community.

**Job Purpose**

**Main duties**:
To support with:

- Personal care (washing, dressing, brushing teeth etc)
- Assisting medication
- Rehabilitation
- PEG feed (medication and hydration)
- Cooking (the gentleman will require full support with cooking, soft food diet)
- On occasions, light household tasks such as cleaning, changing the bed, washing and ironing.
- Shopping for the gentleman and with him when he is able to go.
- Transfers whilst in and out of the wheelchair
- Gentleman has a tracking hoist with a raised bath, and walking shower.
- Support and attend health care appointments.
- Support with social tasks such as visiting family, going shopping etc.
- To report any issues to the gentleman’s Dad.
- To perform such other duties as may reasonably be required.

**Personal Specification**
- Have experience of working with vulnerable adults.
- Have a good sense of humour and enjoy a friendly joke.
- You should have a thorough understanding of personal safety.
- Excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills.
- A willingness to undergo any training highlighted by the employer.
- You should have some knowledge and understanding of risks.
- Have an awareness and knowledge of equal opportunities.

**Special Conditions**

The post carries a 6 month’s probationary period.

**Disclaimer**

The Rowan Organisation is acting on behalf of a third party and will not be your employer, nor responsible for any actions arising out of your employment.