Purple Match
Personal Assistant, Support worker
Cambridgeshire
Posted 2 weeks ago
Job Features
| Job Category | Cambridgeshire |
| Vacany Reference: | PUR-933-817 |
| Hours | 17 per week |
| Rate of Pay | TBC |
| DBS/Checks | Confirmation of DBS check Right to Work and references will be needed. |
| About the Person You Will Support: | Z is an 87 year old lady who lives with Dementia. Z has a hearing impairment but has hearing aids which she doesn’t always choose to wear. Z enjoys reading the newspaper, going for short walks and trips to the garden centre. Z is verbally uninhibited and can be rude or offensive in her language at times, this is part of her Dementia. Please note cats live at the property |
| Key Responsibilities: | Preparing light meals and encouraging Z to eat and drink. Household tasks, light cleaning and occasional laundry. Some support with toileting and hygiene will be required. Companionship, chatting, playing games & accessing the community. Supporting Z with her daily exercises. Supporting Z to appointments as needed. |
| Requirements: | A driver is preferred. It is important that you have experience/knowledge of Dementia and the challenges the condition can bring. Someone who is resilient, a good negotiator, gently assertive, patient, respectful, friendly an active listener and willing to build trust and understanding in the role, which can be challenging at times. A good communicator with the ability to read Z moods and adapt communication accordingly. Clear spoken English is essential to aid this communication. Please note cats live at the property. If you have a genuine interest in the provision of high quality care and are passionate about supporting people to live their best lives then we would like to hear from you. Please send a CV (with 2 references) and a covering letter explaining why you would suit this role. Thank you. * Sponsorship is not available for this role No agencies please . |