A LITTLE ABOUT MYSELF
I am a lady in my 30s living in the Cowbridge area with my teenage daughter, who is home-educated, and our animals. I have Fibromyalgia, C-PTSD, and some other health issues. I can be shy at first, but once I get to know someone and feel comfortable, I am kind, friendly, and chatty. I enjoy most things creative; I like swimming, going out for food or coffee. I love watching films, going to the cinema, and most of all, music, whether that’s listening to it at home or attending a concert. I like to go out for cocktails and chat. My conditions can get in the way of going out and doing the things I enjoy, but I work hard to still do the things I love to the best of my ability or with assistance. I like things in order, and I like everything in its place. I struggle with pain and chronic fatigue, so I regularly burn out, which causes me anxiety as I am not very good at asking for help.
PURPOSE OF JOB
I am looking to employ a Personal Assistant to support me within my home and to socialise in the community. My daughter supports me outside of school, but I want her to enjoy being a child and be able to socialise rather than worrying about my care.
HOURS OF WORK
25 hours per week
Usually worked during the day - 5 hours each day - weekdays
Shift pattern may vary
Would consider more than one PA & a casual Personal Assistant is needed to cover and sickness or holidays
RATES OF PAY
£13.00 per hour
TASKS INVOLVED
·Personal care tasks
·Household / domestic chores around the home
·Meal preparation and food shop
·Prompt with medication
·Accompany me to appointments
·Help me socialise & attend activities
·Provide me with company and ensure I am safe at all times
·Occasional paperwork including filling
·Any other reasonable tasks
TYPE OF PERSON REQUIRED
•Trustworthy, reliable, and friendly with a good sense of humour
•Someone upbeat with a positive mindset
•A good listener
•Someone who can notice if I’m having a bad day and support me through my period of negativity by being able to show kindness and compassion
•Someone who will follow my lead and not take over
•Female due to personal care
•Someone who likes animals
•Driver preferred with own car and business class insurance