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JOB DESCRIPTION
Personal Assistant
A LITTLE ABOUT MYSELF
I am an 85 year old lady living in the Ynysybwl area. I am a chatty person with a good sense of humour who really enjoys having a good laugh. I am diagnosed with dementia. I also take pride in my home and try to do as much as possible around the house.
I can sometimes struggle with my mobility but I will persevere and hold myself up using the walls for balance.
PURPOSE OF THE JOB
I am looking for a PA to help me get to the shops and to some of my hospital/doctors’ appointments. Once in the shops I can get around on my own using the trolley as support.
HOURS OF WORK
I have 14 hours per week available.
Shopping hours would take place Tuesday Afternoon. Other hours can be flexible to include appointments and household domestic tasks.
RATES OF PAY
£12.00 per hour plus 40p per mile where applicable
TASKS CAN INCLUDE
· Driving me to local supermarkets or other shops in the local area.
· Staying with me while we shop.
· Helping around the house with some domestic tasks I struggle to complete on my own.
· Taking me to appointments I may have booked.
TYPE OF PERSON REQUIRED
· A car driver with business class insurance is essential.
· A chatty person who enjoys talking about anything and everything.
· Someone with a good sense of humour and who enjoys having a laugh.
· A person who is willing to help me around the house when needed.
· A person who respects the privacy and confidentiality of working in someone else’s home.
ABOUT THE JOB
This will be a proper job requiring a National Insurance number to be submitted. A trial period of six 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.