JOB DESCRIPTION
Personal Assistant
A LITTLE ABOUT MYSELF
I’m a lady in my late 70’s living with my husband in Barry. I am young at heart and have a good sense of humour and like to have a giggle. I was diagnosed with onset Dementia about six years ago so i need some support when in the home to help around the house, my husband will be home so he can tell you my needs. I love music and singing and still play the Piano at times. I can get a little nervous around people due to my Dementia
PURPOSE OF JOB
I am looking to employ a Personal Assistant to support in the home.
HOURS OF WORK
22 hours per week.
3 week days and 1 day over the weekend to be worked.
9am until 1pm and to call back around tea teatime for up to 1.30 hour.
Cover is also needed for holidays as you will working with other PA’s.
RATES OF PAY
£12.30 per hour
TASKS INVOLVED
• Personal care (shower/dress/toileting)
• Meal preparation
• Provide me with company
• Join myself and my husband if we go out in the car (weather permitting)
• Ensure I am safe at all times
TYPE OF PERSON REQUIRED
• PA to have mature outlook
• PA to be sociable and friendly
• Female PA due to personal care
• Awareness of Dementia.
• Someone who is sensitive and understands my conditions.
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