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JOB DESCRIPTION
Personal Assistant
A LITTLE ABOUT MYSELF
I am a friendly lady living in the area of Dyffryn. I have M.E and so am therefore looking to employ a Personal Assistant to assist me at home with day to day tasks enabling me to remain independence. My condition fluctuates a lot – sometimes I am bedridden, at other times I can move around slowly but spend a lot of time resting. I am housebound the majority of the time. Sometimes I barely have the energy to talk or it is painful to speak due to severe sore throats, and I also suffer from hemiplegic migraines.
I am looking for someone who understands and appreciates this and can be patient with my fluctuating needs.
PURPOSE OF THE JOB
I am looking for a permanent PA to join my existing team. Assisting me with household chores, cleaning and to keep my household running smoothly to help me maintain my independence. There is also a small amount of personal care, which is required. On occasion to help and prepare healthy meals and organise meal plans with me.
HOURS OF WORK
5 hours per week contracted which would be split across a few days, which would increase if I have appointments, this can be discussed at interview as I have 16 hours per week to be used flexibly.
RATES OF PAY
£12.00 per hour weekday
£13.70 per hour weekend
TASKS CAN INCLUDE
● Assisting me to prepare and cook fresh meals
● General cleaning after use of kitchen
● Domestic tasks as required – ironing, laundry, cleaning, cooking
● Shopping with or without me if necessary based on my meal planning for that week
● Accompanying me out socially when required
● Taking me to appointment
TYPE OF PERSON REQUIRED
● A person who respects the privacy and confidentiality of working in someone-else’s home
● Someone who enjoy supporting me with cooking
● Someone who has good understanding of food hygiene
● Someone who is able to help me prepare a nutritious meal with fresh ingredients, this could include chopping ingredients, washing surfaces, washing dishes.
● Someone who can empathise and understands my condition
● Someone who is patient and quietly spoken
● Someone who doesn’t mind not wearing perfume as I am chemically sensitive and this can trigger migraines
● A car owner / driver that would be confident driving my car
● Someone flexible
● Someone non-judgmental
● Someone who is punctual
ABOUT THE JOB
Although this is a part-time job, it will be a proper job requiring a National Insurance number to be submitted. A trial period will be necessary in the first instance. The salary will be paid on a four weekly basis and appropriate holiday pay given.
The post is subject to a probationary period and a DBS (Police) Check.