Personal Assistant (two positions available)
Ref: DP4723
Location: Littlehampton
Details
This role is to support a Woman
The candidate should be a woman*
Drivers licence required: Yes
Own vehicle needed: Yes
Employment status: employed
Hours per week: 1st PA to work Monday to Friday: Breakfast calls of 1 hr and then call of 1 hr in the day for lunch. 2-4 one hour tea calls a month 2nd PA to work: Two 1 hr calls at weekends breakfast time
Hourly pay rate: £13
Hello, I am a 43 year old independent, confident woman who lives in Rustington with my husband who works full time; i am looking to hire two personal assistants.
Wages start at £13 per hour 1st PA to work Monday to Friday and do: (around 9am) Breakfast calls of 2 hrs (possibly going out) and then lunch call of 1 hour. Tea calls 2 -4 times a month) Thursday call to involve taking to my Mums house for the day and leaving there when I am able to walk better. Call times are relatively flexible.
To help with washing, bathing, dressing, breakfast, medications, lunch and general tidying up. Going out socially and drs appointments 2nd PA to work two 1 hr calls at weekends breakfast.
Duties include:
Medication prompting/administering
Personal grooming
Eating and drinking assistance
Moving and handling
Clinical tasks
Other relevant duties as required
Housekeeping
Shopping
Cooking
Transportation
Companionship
Looking after pets
Dressing / undressing
Bathroom assistance
Candidate qualities:
Respectful of the employer's privacy and confidentiality
Reliable with good timekeeping
Able to both follow instructions and work on own initiative
Hygienic, tidy and well organised
Fit and healthy to undertake the required duties
Patient and possess excellent interpersonal skills
Honest and cheerful
Creative
Able to speak and read English to a reasonable standard
Must be comfortable with pets
Able to always work to high standards of health & safety
Able to make food/meals,
Able to take me to my mums house once a week when I am having a ‘good day’
Additional requirements Non-smoker due to medical reasons, Non-smoker preferred or someone willing to refrain from smoking during working hours, Vulnerable to the risk of infection and disease transmission Notes: All applicants must have the right to work in the UK and be willing to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check if required. Please note, if you are successful in your application for this position, you will be either engaged directly or employed by the individual employer and not by Independent Lives. The role may be offered on an employed or self-employed basis, depending on the suitability and agreement with the employer. If the role is employed, you will be entitled to holiday pay and issued an employment contract. *Exemption for gender is claimed under the Equality Act 2010 Part 1 Schedule 9