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JOB DESCRIPTION
Personal Assistant
A LITTLE ABOUT MYSELF
I am a 78 year old male living with my wife and dog in Penarth. I have had a few falls in the past which has resulted in multiple brain injuries. I was diagnosed with Mixed Dementia. This affects my temperament and sometimes I can have mood swings. I can sometimes be inappropriate with my words and say things that could easily offend people. I am also bedbound.
PURPOSE OF JOB
My wife is looking for a PA to help care and support me to enable her to have some respite.
PLACE OF WORK
At my home address in Penarth
HOURS OF WORK
Approximately 15 + hours per week. Job share hours split between 2 PAs
09:00-12pm preferably and occasional afternoon. This will include one day over the weekend 10:00-12pm (2hours)
This can be flexible and discussed at interview and agreed prior to starting.
RATE OF PAY
£12.30 per hour
TASKS INVOLVED
Household chores
Helping me with my personal care
Helping me with my morning routine
Any other duties to be discussed and mutually agreed between yourself and your employer
TYPE OF PERSON REQUIRED
A person who respects and understands the importance of my privacy and confidentiality of working in someone else’s home
Someone who is confident, mature and has patience
A person who is dependable and arrives on time.
A person with a friendly, easy-going manner
Someone who is adaptable and flexible is essential
Someone who could provide extra hours on occasions or cover annual leave
Someone who will be able to support me but not take over
Able to work Independently and on their own initiative to previously agreed criteria
Someone who is able to work to instruction
Someone trustworthy, reliable and punctual
Someone with a caring and responsible attitudE
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 4 weekly on return of a payslip provided by the Centre for Independent Living. You will receive 5.6 weeks paid holiday (pro rata). You will be required to apply for a DBS check at no expense to you.
Thank you.