JOB DESCRIPTION
TEMPORARY PERSONAL ASSISTANT
Personal Information:
I am a cheerful lady living in the Beddau area with my cat Coco and partner. I am recovering from the effects of a stroke which has left me with a weakness on my left side and memory problems.
I still need assistance with various tasks and functions in and out of my home. I am an outgoing person who is interested in people, music (especially Tom Jones), Brass Bands and Swimming. I also spend a lot of my time fundraising for various charities.
Purpose of Job:
I am looking for a temporary PA who will be able to support me at home and whilst out in the community to help maintain my independence. The job will also entail supporting my partner in the mornings.
Tasks:
To help me to dress after my shower and dry my hair
Prompting me to be up and out on time or for any appointments
Domestic tasks which might include light vacuuming, tidying up, changing my bedclothes weekly, mopping the kitchen floor, ironing and assisting me with the washing machine
Preparing a light breakfast e.g. cereals and tea
Preparing food for an evening meal
To ensure that I am safe at all times whilst you are on duty
Supporting me to go swimming
Supporting me to go shopping
Occasionally taking me to appointments
Completing a work diary at the end of each shift
Assist with opening and filing mail and general admin.
Filling in timesheets for me to sign
Place of Work:
In my home and occasionally out in the community.
Hours of Work:
I have 17 hours per week available which are worked each morning. There is also 2.5 hours per week to support my partner for 30 minutes each morning.
Rate of Pay Per Hour:
£12.50 per hour plus mileage for any journeys we make together
Type of person required:
Preferably a female person
Car owner/driver essential
Punctual, dependable and totally trustworthy
Flexible
Patience
Preferably a non smoker although this is not essential
Cheerful with a positive and friendly outlook
Caring and compassionate when dealing with my health issues
Someone willing to accompany me swimming
Someone with experience of working with someone with a brain injury or someone who has had a stroke desirable
Confidentiality
About the job:
This position is a proper job for which 5.6 weeks holiday pay will allowed (pro rata).
A National Insurance Number must be supplied.
Your hours of work will be recorded on a timesheet and payment will be made by cheque each fortnight.
A trial period will be necessary.
You will be required to complete an enhanced police check, which will be at no cost to yourself.