Female Personal Assistant
| Posting date: | 15 May 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £12.00 per hour |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 12 June 2024 |
| Location: | Ripley, Derbyshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Penderels Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | DER15979AM2 |
Summary
About the Employer
I have a team of PAs to support me over 7 days a week, so that I can continue to live in my own home. I am looking for an additional PA to provide regular cover for both weekdays and weekends. I need support with all aspects of daily living, such as personal care, household tasks and meals. I have MS which has resulted in me using a wheelchair and also a hoist for transfers. Additional hours may be available to cover holidays and sick leave which will be discussed further at interview.
Employer Disability and Health Conditions
• Mobility / Physical
MS
Other relevant information
• The individual keeps pets in the home.1 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 with household chores and general homemaking.
• Support with food shopping.
• Support the individual to look after/care for pets.
• Develop a good and trusting one to one working relationship.
Using a hoist for transfers
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.
• Maintain confidentiality and respect privacy, including the prohibited use of social
media in relation to the job role.
• To work as part of a team.
• To be able to follow instructions accurately.
• Be patient, supportive and caring.
• Previous caring experience is essential.
• Be able to work flexibly, adapting to the employers needs on a daily basis.
• Flexibility would be an advantage as the hours may be variable.
• Be self-motivated with a willingness to get involved.
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.
When you are Required
Dates and times are flexible and can be discussed at interview.
I have a team of PAs to support me over 7 days a week, so that I can continue to live in my own home. I am looking for an additional PA to provide regular cover for both weekdays and weekends. I need support with all aspects of daily living, such as personal care, household tasks and meals. I have MS which has resulted in me using a wheelchair and also a hoist for transfers. Additional hours may be available to cover holidays and sick leave which will be discussed further at interview.
Employer Disability and Health Conditions
• Mobility / Physical
MS
Other relevant information
• The individual keeps pets in the home.1 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 with household chores and general homemaking.
• Support with food shopping.
• Support the individual to look after/care for pets.
• Develop a good and trusting one to one working relationship.
Using a hoist for transfers
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.
• Maintain confidentiality and respect privacy, including the prohibited use of social
media in relation to the job role.
• To work as part of a team.
• To be able to follow instructions accurately.
• Be patient, supportive and caring.
• Previous caring experience is essential.
• Be able to work flexibly, adapting to the employers needs on a daily basis.
• Flexibility would be an advantage as the hours may be variable.
• Be self-motivated with a willingness to get involved.
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.
When you are Required
Dates and times are flexible and can be discussed at interview.