We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Personal Support Assistant to assist a 59-year-old male in Orpington. This role is designed to provide essential support with daily living tasks and ensure the individual’s health and well-being. The ideal candidate will be reliable, patient, and have a friendly, supportive nature, with the ability to build trust over time.

Key Responsibilities:

• Household Assistance:
  • Assist with light household duties such as cleaning, tidying, laundry, and meal preparation.
  • Support with any other tasks related to maintaining a safe and clean living environment.
• Medication Management:
  • Ensure medication is taken on time and in accordance with prescribed guidelines.
  • Monitor and assist with medication organization and reminders.
• Personal Care:
  • Offer assistance with any personal care needs, ensuring dignity and respect are maintained at all times.
• Health & Wellbeing Support:
  • Ensure client is comfortable and cared for throughout the day.
  • Encourage and assist with physical movement and light exercises.
• Local Walks & Social Support:
  • As trust is built, accompany the client on short local walks to promote physical activity and social interaction.

Skills and Experience Required:

• An understanding of elderly care, medication management, and maintaining a safe living environment.
• Ability to engage with and support a person in a kind, patient, and respectful manner.
• A compassionate, reliable, and proactive attitude.

Hours & Schedule:

• 17 hours per week, to be split across 4 days.
• Flexibility on the exact days and hours is possible, but consistency is important.

Availability to adjust hours as needed to accommodate the client's needs.

PA Rate: £15.85per hour