Personal Care and Support Assistant

We are looking for a reliable, compassionate, and practical Personal Care and Support Assistant to provide day-to-day assistance with personal care, household tasks, and general support. The role involves helping with daily living activities, transportation, and companionship to ensure comfort, independence, and well-being. This role is part-time role with between 1-7 hours per week.

Responsibilities

Personal Care: Assist with bathing, dressing, grooming, and other personal care needs as required; Meal Preparation: Help prepare and cook meals, ensuring food is nutritious and suited to dietary needs or preferences; Medication Support: Provide reminders for medication at scheduled times; Transport & Appointments: Accompany and drive to appointments, errands, and school runs as needed; Household Tasks: Perform light housekeeping such as tidying, laundry, and maintaining a clean and comfortable environment; Pet Care: Assist with dog walking and basic pet care; General Assistance: Offer day-to-day support, companionship, and help with any reasonable tasks that promote comfort and independence

Requirements

Valid driver's license and appropriate insurance and access to a reliable vehicle; Kind, patient, and trustworthy demeanor; Ability to maintain confidentiality and respect privacy at all times; Comfortable around pets; Good communication and organizational skills

Nice to have

Previous experience in care, support work, or similar roles preferred; Basic first aid training; Experience with meal planning and preparation; Flexibility to adapt to changing needs and schedules