Personal Assistant/companion

1 week ago


Selkirk, United Kingdom Encompass Full time

2397

**Personal Assistant/Companion**

**I’m an elderly gentleman with dementia who lives in Selkirk with my wife. I’m looking for**

**a personal assistant (PA) to look after my wellbeing and keep me safe from the risk of slips**

**and falls whilst encouraging as much independence as possible. Enabling my wife some**

**much-needed respite.**

**Main tasks and responsibilities**
- **Keeping me safe**
- **Engaging me in conversation**
- **Assist with toileting/continence care**
- **Ensure food/fluid intake**

**Personal attributes**
- **Kind and empathetic**
- **Patient and outgoing**
- **Practical and a good communicator**
- **Trustworthy and reliable**

**Hours of work (Flexible)**
- **2 hours per week to suit both parties**

**The terms**
- **£11.50 per hour**
- **5.6 weeks annual leave on a pro rata basis**
- **PVG/References required


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