I am seeking a compassionate, reliable, and proactive personal assistant looking to make a positive impact in my life. I am looking for a personal assistant to help with my day-to-day activities, daily living, access beyond the home and provide some companionship.
I enjoy baking, art, anime, spending time with family, shopping, swimming, getting out with my dog, computer games and camping. I use pacing to enable me to go out so some days will include outings and activities but due to my medical condition, other days will involve staying at home and ensuring I'm comfortable and able to recover. Your understanding and adaptability to these fluctuations of health are crucial.
This role involves assisting with daily life activities and supporting an environment that promotes independence.
Location: NR28
This post can be considered a job share between two PAs.
Shifts may be split to fit other commitments.
:
Assisting with personal care tasks such as showers, hair washing, and dressing.
Preparing and cooking daily meals, including baking.
Performing household tasks like cleaning, washing, ironing, putting away clothes, shopping, and light gardening.
Provide care for my pets, including feeding and walking my dog.
Offering companionship and social interaction.
Assist booking and driving me to appointments.
Accompanying me on trips to shops, the gym, swimming, and dog walks.
Visiting with family members.
Ensuring I take my medication as prescribed.
Communicating effectively with my family regarding my well-being.
Helping with administrative responsibilities.
Any other reasonable duties as requested.
Person specification
Essential:
Comfortable with both cats and dogs.
Ability to learn and adapt to a schedule, anticipating my basic needs when I'm unable to communicate them.
Full UK driving license holder and be confident driving a larger car.
The ideal candidate would be calming, reassuring, caring and patience.
The person I employ, must have an understanding of the need for confidentiality in all areas of work, including total respect for my privacy.
Desirable:
Previous experience in a similar role is preferred.
Flexibility in working hours to accommodate the individual's needs.
Knowledge or experience in looking after individuals with seizures.
Comfortable with water and enjoys swimming.
Preferably of a similar age to me but all ages considered
Enjoys chatting and social interaction.
Willing to actively participate in activities rather than just observing.
Summary terms and conditions
The pay rate for this position is 12.38 per hour for employed PAs and 14.94 per hour for self-employed PAs.
Hours and times of work: 27 hrs per week, Time discussed further at interview.
The annual holiday entitlement for this position will be equivalent to the work I would normally expect to be done during 5.6 consecutive weeks.
The post is subject to the following:
A satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, the cost of which will be covered by the employer.
Satisfactory references from two referees, one of whom must be your current or last employer.
Completion of a satisfactory probationary period of six months
Key Responsibilities
------------------------
Services
Meal Preparation
Personal Care
Domestic Care
Social + Leisure activities
Support to remain independent
Transportation
Full UK driving license
Can drive a motability equipped car
Please apply by clicking above or at ukcil.com
Beware of fraud agents! do not pay money to get a job
MNCJobs.co.uk will not be responsible for any payment made to a third-party. All Terms of Use are applicable.