Personal Assistant - Crossmichael

Hello, my name is Aileen, I am 80 years young and live with my wonderful husband. I am living with dementia and am looking for a kind and reliable Personal Assistant to support me with personal care. This will include help with washing, dressing and hair care.

Due to my limited mobility, I spend most of my day in bed but so have a rollator to move around the house. You will be joining my other Personal Assistant who covers mainly weekdays so I am looking for someone to support me on a Saturday and Sunday for two hours per day. Hours will be discussed at interview.

A little about me: I used to vounteer with Meals on Wheels and the Threave Osprey Trust. I enjoy watching TV - especially travel programmes and Escape to the Country as well as reading and birdwatching.

I am looking for someone who is flexible, dependable and ideally trained in moving and assisting (training can be arranged for the right person). A driving licence is helpful but not essential as we live on a bus route. Experience with dementia would be an advantage but not essential.

There may be opportunities for additional hours to cover holidays and sickness.

If this sounds like a role you would enjoy then I would love to hear from you.

Females only need apply as permitted under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010.

If you are successful, you will need to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK.

You will be asked to provide the names of two referees.

You will need to be a member of Protecting Vulnerable Group (PVG) scheme. If you are not already a member, I can advise you on how to apply.

Please note that Capability Scotland are not the employer, but acting on behalf of our client, who is the legal employer

If you would like to find out more or help with applying then please contact Anne at Capability Scotland on 07395794168 quoting reference AH1126AM