Personal Assistant Required – Portobello

Personal Assistant Required – Portobello

Looking for Personal Assistants to join an existing team to help Ariel, a 90 year old man with Parkinson’s Disease living in seaside Portobello, with family close at hand.

We are looking for some one who can work between 2-4 regular days per week, ideally starting in early June. The pay rate is £14.50 per hour on a self-employed basis. Live-in option may be available for the right candidate.

DUTIES

Personal Care – including toileting, bathing and assisting with mobilising (using a gutter frame and wheelchair) within the home. There are currently four short daily external carer visits in addition to help with this.

Domestic – all meal planning and preparation plus light domestic duties e.g. laundry, ironing, making the bed, vacuuming, care of cat, etc (there is a weekly cleaner in addition).

Daily living – assist with daily activities including reading, playing Scrabble, food shopping, loc...