Personal Assistant
Ref: DP6508
Location: Worthing
This role is to support a Woman
The candidate should be a woman*
Drivers licence required:
Employment status: employed or self-employed
Hours per week: to be discussed up to 8 hours a week
Hourly pay rate: £14 per hour
I am a 35 year old lady who has both physical and learning disabilities. I live with my mum and currently have a PA for 3 mornings a week. Due to my FND I have spent most of my time in bed. however I like to get up and go out in my wheelchair when I can with my PA. I would like to find another PA to work alternative part time hours who must be patient and calm. I enjoy Lego board games and anything involving my love of Harry Potter.
Duties include:
Medication prompting/administering
Personal grooming
Eating and drinking assistance
Moving and handling
Companionship
Dressing / undressing
Bathroom assistance
Candidate qualities:
Respectful of the employer's privacy and confidentiality
Reliable with good timekeeping
Able to both follow instructions and work on own initiative
Hygienic, tidy and well organised
Fit and healthy to undertake the required duties
Patient and possess excellent interpersonal skills
Honest and cheerful
Creative
Able to speak and read English to a reasonable standard
Must be comfortable with pets
Able to always work to high standards of health & safety
Cheerful and positive
Additional requirements
Non-smoker due to medical reasons
Notes:
All applicants must have the right to work in the UK and be willing to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check if required. Please note, if you are successful in your application for this position, you will be either engaged directly or employed by the individual employer and not by Independent Lives. The role may be offered on an employed or self-employed basis, depending on the suitability and agreement with the employer. If the role is employed, you will be entitled to holiday pay and issued an employment contract.
*Exemption for gender is claimed under the Equality Act 2010 Part 1 Schedule 9