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JOB DESCRIPTION
Personal Assistant
A LITTLE ABOUT MYSELF
I am a 96 year old lady living in the Penarth area. I am a friendly and funny woman and I receive support from my two daughters and I currently have one PA.
PURPOSE OF THE JOB
I am seeking one or two PAs to provide me with 30 hours of care each week. The support is to help me to continue living at home as independently as possible and to provide me with companionship.
HOURS OF WORK
There are 30 hours per week available which will be worked on Mondays, Wednesday and Sundays.
You can either apply for all or a part of the hours available.
RATES OF PAY
£11.90 per hour
TASKS CAN INCLUDE
Providing me with personal care.
Using a hoist to move me around the house.
Assistance with preparing me meals.
Light domestic tasks.
Providing me with companionship.
TYPE OF PERSON REQUIRED
Someone who is flexible with the times and ways they can work.
A punctual and reliable person is essential as the job will require working with other carers as certain times.
A person who respects the privacy and confidentiality of working in someone else’s home.
A chatty and friendly person.
Must be happy to work with a dog in the home.
Female PAs only due to personal care required.
ABOUT THE JOB
This will be a proper job requiring a National Insurance number to be submitted. A trial period of two months will be necessary in the first instance. The wage will be paid four-weekly on return of a payslip provided by the Centre for Independent Living. You will receive appropriate holidays and holiday pay. This post is subject to an enhanced police check (DBS) and training may be required if identified by the employer.