7 Jobs found

'Looking for rewarding work?'Female* help required for a lady in Davidson mains, disabled with chronic pain and fatigue. This role includes light housework and support for everyday tasks and pain relief. An explanation and training will be given on job for any tasks requested.I am optimistic and cheerful despite my pain. My hobbies include art, poetry and languages especially Spanish and French.If interested please fill the application form, stating your desired no of hours (minimum and maximum) and on days and times you would be available to work. Also say whether you live locally and/or have your own transport. Suitable bus routes include 21 or 200 buses though car best for 10-11pm shift.Shifts available at the moment are:Mon: 3pm – 6pm Tues: 3pm – 6pm Fri: 11.30am – 5.30pm approx. Sun: ...

I am looking for a friendly Personal Assistant to support a 16-year-old with Down syndrome and Autism over school breaks. She is passionate about art, music and dancing and has a lovely, endearing little personality with a great sense of humour. This role is to support her in independence through a variety of tasks, such as socialisation and going out in the community.The Personal Assistance will spend time individually with her, alongside assistance from the family. My daughter sometimes finds it hard to communicate what she needs, and therefore it is vital to have excellent communication and listening skills. I am looking for a Personal Assistant who is approachable with a good sense of humour. They must be reliable, friendly and easy going. As a Personal Assistant is required to work on...

I am a 20 year old psychology student at the University of Edinburgh with a passion for understanding the mind and how it works. In my spare time I enjoy crocheting, gaming and watching/listening to true crime shows. I am looking to build a team of personal assistants to support my independent living. If you’re a caring person and you enjoy a good conversation this could be a great fit!Duties include help with university and going out, and support at home. The position involves personal care and support with all aspects of daily living. Please see attached job description for further details. Experience with manual handling and using a hoist is desirable, but relevant training will be provided. This role involves both day and night shifts. Night shifts are waking shifts, being PA being awa...

I am looking for a PA for my youngest daughter who is 16 years old.She has an unbalanced translocation of chromosomes 7&9 which results in her being dependant on a carer for many daily living tasks. More information on these can be found in the job description for PA position JB VCL, which can be downloaded from the recruitment section of the LCiL website lothiancil.org.ukThis role would be ideal for someone with an interest in nursing or special education, someone who is patient and kind but working with my daughter can not only be rewarding but fun too. She’s a delightful young girl with a wicked sense of humour who is very affectionate.I am looking for someone to fill a 0-hour contract to offer cover for holiday and sickness. Previous experience with supporting disabled individuals is e...

We are looking for an experienced PA to support an autistic adult in their 20s to maintain their independence and build on their existing personal and social skills.This is an excellent opportunity for someone to work flexibly while making a real difference to someone’s ability to live their best life.Job descriptionYou will be supporting an autistic adult in their 20s to plan and carry out a range of everyday administrative and domestic tasks within their own home.These will include (but not be limited to) help with:• Budgeting and everyday financial tasks (tracking payments, paying bills, planning spending).• Communication in general, specifically phone calls and emails, and managing official correspondence.• Motivation around essential tasks to keep things on track.• Planning and progre...

The main purpose of this role is to provide companionship and support to an elderly woman with intermediate / advanced dementia Alzheimer’s, chronic loneliness, and increasing problems with mobility.We are looking for a personal assistant / companion who is friendly and serene, with a good sense of humour. Ideally, we are looking for someone who can keep the lady stimulated by, for example, being able to engage in simple activities like arts and crafts, playing music and dvd's, dancing and sing-along songs. Most of the care required will be in-home with the potential to go out for short walks, trips to local shops, visits to private communal garden area, social trips to cafes etc (by bus or car) as required. In addition, you will be required to help with various aspects of physical care, s...

I’m looking for a caring and dependable person to support my mum in her home in Midlothian. She lives alone and needs help each morning with taking her medication, encouraging her to eat, and doing some light cooking.The job is roughly 40 minutes each morning, 7 days a week, 5 hours per week. Mum shares her home with an anxious dog who finds separation difficult, making it important that you’re calm, patient, and confident around dogs. If you're kind, reliable, and appreciate the importance of gentle support, I’d love to hear from you.Please email your interest in the role to [email protected], including the job reference(AF BS) and contact details, and I’ll get back to you soon....