JOB DESCRIPTION
Personal Assistant
A LITTLE ABOUT MYSELF
I am a 26 year old female living in the Porth area. I have multiple Physical and mental health conditions which I was diagnosed with in the past few years. I have some limited mobility, which means I usually use a walking stick when I go out, if long days out or a long distance i resort to using a wheelchair but may only need it to lean on. My conditions cause me to have general anxiety when going out (Especially for medical appointments) and widespread pain. I sometimes need to wear compression socks for my lymphedema and will need help putting the socks on as I cannot do this myself. I also have sleep apnoea which means when I sleep I have to use a CPAP machine. I enjoy watching films and TV and relaxing at home, but also enjoy gaming and crafting and I would like to get out in the community more.
PURPOSE OF JOB
I am looking to employ a Personal Assistant (PA) to help and support me to be independent in my home such as, preparing for activities, I would also like assistance with going out into the community, undertaking social and leisure activities such as swimming, going to the cinema, thereby helping me to achieve some independence outside of the home too, I often attend craft fairs which I would need help attending and to set up my stall. I would also like some support and help to and from my doctors and hospital appointments as and when required (there is usually a lot of appointments). I would also like some support with some household chores such as putting away shopping, help with laundry etc.
PLACE OF WORK
Porth and the surrounding areas.
HOURS OF WORK
There are 8 hours per week available Monday-Friday flexible.
£13.50 per hour including mileage where applicable
TASKS INVOLVED
Driving me in your car to hospital and doctors appointments
General support when out in the community
Help by reminding of events/ medication times etc.
Someone who can reassure me when I feel anxious
Taking me shopping and helping me put shopping away
TYPE OF PERSON REQUIRED
Someone who will be reliable and punctual
Trustworthy
Someone who will respect my home and belongings
Friendly and enthusiastic
happy to take their time with assisting me as I cannot be rushed
Understanding and awareness of anxiety and depression
Driver required
Helping with cleaning around the house
ABOUT THE JOB
Though a part-time job, this will be a proper job requiring a National Insurance number to be submitted. A trial period will be necessary in the first instance. The wage will be paid monthly on return of a payslip provided by the Centre for Independent Living. You will receive 5.6 weeks paid holiday (pro rata). You may be required to apply for a DBS check at no expense to you.
Thank you.