JOB DESCRIPTION
Part-time Personal Assistant
A LITTLE ABOUT MYSELF
47-year-old lady living in Llandaff, Cardiff requires a personal assistant to support her with daily tasks.
She has Fibromyalgia that mainly affects both legs and her lower back. Her mobility is limited and she is in a lot of pain. She has good and bad days so the level of support required will depend on how she is feeling that day.
She is unable to leave the house, as there is no stair lift or access for her so support will required within her home.
HOURS OF WORK
Hours to be worked on Wednesdays only.
Morning call- 7am- 1 hour
Lunch call-1pm- 30 minutes
Tea time-5pm-30 minutes
Bed time- 8pm- 45 minutes
TOTAL=2.75 hours p/w
RATES OF PAY
£14 per hour
TASKS INVOLVED
Personal care & continence care- showering, dressing/ undressing, applying cream to legs and back
Meal prep
Light domestic tasks
TYPE OF PERSON REQUIRED
Reliable
Patient
Trustworthy
Ability to take initiative
Caring
Friendly
Experience with care work
Don’t need to be a car driver
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 four weekly and appropriate holiday pay given.
The post is subject to satisfactory references and a DBS (Police) Check - which will need to be carried out before employment can commence. The cost of this will be met by the employer (Local Authority).
The relevant checks will be carried out to ensure any applicant has the right to work in the UK