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Personal Assistant
DEWIS CENTRE FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING
14.2 per hour
Pontypridd area
Part-time

MPM2279B Personal Assistant

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my wife is also looking for support MPM2279A

A LITTLE ABOUT MYSELF

I am an 88-year-old man living in the Pontypridd area with my wife and with close support from my family who are with us every day. I have been a hard worker all my life where I have been self-employed and run businesses locally.

I used to enjoy playing snooker, gardening and attending church but cannot do these activities anymore.

I have a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease and struggle with arthritis. I can complete simple tasks myself but can become confused/disorientated especially in the evenings. The Alzheimer’s can make me agitated/anxious and has caused me to retreat into myself; I can also be abrupt.

PURPOSE OF JOB

I am looking for a PA to support me to access the community where possible and to supervise and assist me at home. I will also require some support with my hygiene.

HOURS OF WORK

3.5 hours per week

These hours are to be worked flexibly.

RATES OF PAY

£14.20 per hour

TASKS INVOLVED

  • Taking me out into the community and ensuring my safety while out. Places can include
  • Taking me to church
  • Going into Pontypridd to visit a café.
  • Helping me to attend a local memory support group.
  • Providing me with support to shower and with my general hygiene.
  • Domestic support.
  • Supervising me and keeping attention on me as most of the time my family need to support my wife more.

TYPE OF PERSON REQUIRED

  • Someone who is adaptive and can use their own initiative.
  • A car driver with business class insurance.
  • Someone with awareness and experience of Dementia/Alzheimer’s.
  • Someone willing to build a rapport with me.
  • Caring qualifications desirable but a willingness to learn or complete courses is beneficial.
  • A person who can work around and with my family members who also support me and my wife.
  • A reliable and punctual person.
  • Someone who respects the privacy and confidentiality of working in someone else’s home.

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 monthly 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

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