I am looking for an experienced, kind and caring personal healthcare assistant for the elderly mother of an UHNW International private family. You must be available to start beginning of September 2022 and willing to accompany the Principal as and when she travels overseas.
Flexibility is key for this role.
As and when the family are not in residence you will be expected to assist the housekeeping team with housekeeping duties (training will be given).

Tagalog speaker preferred but not essential. You must speak fluent English.

You must have excellent references and previous employers will be contacted.

All candidates must be eligible to work in the UK and able to travel freely within the EU and to and from UK.

There is also potential travel to the US. We do not offer relocation packages or sponsor visas.

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent

Salary: up to £35,000 (depending on experience and qualifications) Overtime is paid at £15 per hour.

Hours: Monday to Friday 10-6. However, when the family are in London you will be expected to work weekends and travel with them as required so flexibility is a key requirement.

Holiday: 21 days holiday plus bank holiday.

Ideally candidates will have worked within a UHNW private household. A minimum of 5 years proven care experience within a private household is a must.

Duties include but not limited to:

Housekeeping.
Maintaining a clean and tidy environment for the principals.
Cooking & preparing – Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner.
Traveling with the Principals (when required).
Ensuring the principal is safe and comfortable.
Assisting with mobility (when required).
Assisting with some aspects of personal care i.e bathing and personal grooming (when required).
Prompting and administering medication (as required)
organizing schedule and taking the principal to appointments.
Accompanying the principal to activities and days out.
running errands with the principal personal shopping.


Skills:

A kind caring and approachable nature.
Reliable, flexible, trustworthy and respectful.
Good listening skills.
A good sense of humour.
Good organisational skills.
The ability to remain patient and calm in tough situations.
The ability to keep sensitive information confidential at all times.
Good written and spoken communication skills including fluency in English.

Qualifications required:

NVQ qualifications in Health or Health and Social Care.
Level 2 or 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care with mandatory training.
Health and Safety
Fire Safety
Equality, Diversity and Human Rights
Infection, Prevention and Control
Manual Handling
Food Hygiene/Food Safety Awareness
Safeguarding Adults
Moving and handling

Interviews commencing immediately as the family are looking for someone who can start in September.

This position requires you to have an enhanced DBS check.

External security checks will also be carried out and previous employers/referees will be contacted.