Personal Assistant
| Posting date: | 05 April 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £12.00 per hour |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 03 May 2024 |
| Location: | Chesterfield, Derbyshire |
| Company: | Penderels Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | DER15663CL3 |
Summary
About the Employer
I am looking for two PA's to support my Husband for a total of 20 hours per week. Days and times can be mutually agreed. My Husband has Multiple Sclerosis and Visual Impairment and would need support with personal care, and social support both at home and on trips out. It is a busy family home and a DBS will be required as our daughter and grandson live with us.
Employer Disability and Health Conditions
• Mobility / Physical
• Vision
The employer's hobbies and interests:
• Listening to music
• Spending time at home
Other relevant information
• The individual is a smoker.
• The individual has allergies. Latex
• The individual keeps pets in the home .Cats and a Dog.
About the Role
Duties and Responsibilities
• Support and/or prompt with personal care. This may include toileting,
showering/bathing, getting in and out of bed, getting dressed.
• Support and/or prompt with cooking/meal preparation and eating meals/drinks.
• Support and/or prompt the individual to take medication.
• Assist and encourage socialisation, participating in activities.
• Develop a good and trusting one to one working relationship.
Companionship
Only candidates aged 18 or over should apply for this position as you will be required to administer medication.
The individuals needs may vary from day to day and your tasks may reflect this. You could be required to perform other duties as reasonably required.
You have a responsibility as an employee to report all accidents to the employer immediately. You have a duty to report defects and / or hazards which may give rise to an accident. You are to ensure the safety of the individual at all times.
Due to the nature of the work for which you are applying, this post is subject to a satisfactory DBS disclosure (costs will be covered).
Transport Requirement
Car driver and car owner – must have business insurance.
Required Skills
• Be honest, reliable, trustworthy and punctual.
• To be able to work on own initiative.
• Be patient, supportive and caring.
• Be empathetic.
• Previous caring experience is essential.
Required Training
Successful candidates are required to undertake any training that is considered necessary and appropriate to the role.
Moving and Handling. Training will be provided by the employer.
First Aid. PA must already hold relevant qualification.
Catheter Care. Training will be provided by the employer.
When you are Required
Specific days/times required:
• Monday,
• Tuesday,
• Wednesday,
• Thursday,
• Friday,
Dates and times are flexible and can be discussed at interview.
I am looking for two PA's to support my Husband for a total of 20 hours per week. Days and times can be mutually agreed. My Husband has Multiple Sclerosis and Visual Impairment and would need support with personal care, and social support both at home and on trips out. It is a busy family home and a DBS will be required as our daughter and grandson live with us.
Employer Disability and Health Conditions
• Mobility / Physical
• Vision
The employer's hobbies and interests:
• Listening to music
• Spending time at home
Other relevant information
• The individual is a smoker.
• The individual has allergies. Latex
• The individual keeps pets in the home .Cats and a Dog.
About the Role
Duties and Responsibilities
• Support and/or prompt with personal care. This may include toileting,
showering/bathing, getting in and out of bed, getting dressed.
• Support and/or prompt with cooking/meal preparation and eating meals/drinks.
• Support and/or prompt the individual to take medication.
• Assist and encourage socialisation, participating in activities.
• Develop a good and trusting one to one working relationship.
Companionship
Only candidates aged 18 or over should apply for this position as you will be required to administer medication.
The individuals needs may vary from day to day and your tasks may reflect this. You could be required to perform other duties as reasonably required.
You have a responsibility as an employee to report all accidents to the employer immediately. You have a duty to report defects and / or hazards which may give rise to an accident. You are to ensure the safety of the individual at all times.
Due to the nature of the work for which you are applying, this post is subject to a satisfactory DBS disclosure (costs will be covered).
Transport Requirement
Car driver and car owner – must have business insurance.
Required Skills
• Be honest, reliable, trustworthy and punctual.
• To be able to work on own initiative.
• Be patient, supportive and caring.
• Be empathetic.
• Previous caring experience is essential.
Required Training
Successful candidates are required to undertake any training that is considered necessary and appropriate to the role.
Moving and Handling. Training will be provided by the employer.
First Aid. PA must already hold relevant qualification.
Catheter Care. Training will be provided by the employer.
When you are Required
Specific days/times required:
• Monday,
• Tuesday,
• Wednesday,
• Thursday,
• Friday,
Dates and times are flexible and can be discussed at interview.