Personal Assistant
Employer ref: 20250122 NH 1535476
Hours: 10 hours per week
Wage: £15 per hour
Location: Paddock Wood
About Me:
I am a 73 year old women and I have Alzheimer's. I live with my Husband in Paddock Wood and I enjoy doing crosswords and walking.
Job Description:
Reliable Female Personal Assistant required to assist a 73 year old women with personal care, nutrition, keeping the home clean and tidy, medication, correspondence and going out for walks.
Applicants must be patient, helpful and caring, and be able to work in a discreet and confident manner and have a good sense of humour. Being flexible and able to work on your own initiative is also important.
This role requires proficiency in Polish to support an individual who’s first and only language is Polish, this will ensure clear and effective communication to provide the best possible support.
Support will be required in evenings and during the day -times and days to be discussed and agreed.
Tasks
• Support with prompting me to complete personal care tasks and providing assistance when needed.
• Support me with getting dressed.
• Support with prompting to eat regularly.
• Support to manage my home to keep it clean and tidy, including laundry and changing the bed.
• Support to go out for walks in the community and to the shops.
• Support with prompting to take my medication.
• Support with correspondence – informing my Daughter when they are appointments or bills.
This post is exempt under the Equality Act 2010 schedule 9 paragraphs 1 – 4.
Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK with no criminal background. Post subject to DBS check.
How to apply:
You can apply for this job by telephoning 03000 413600 and/or email dprecruitment@kent.gov.uk and quoting the reference. Please include your CV and a covering letter. Two references will be required.