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Personal Assistant

DEWIS CENTRE FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING
15 per hour
Barry
Part-time
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VOG1065 Personal Assistant 3

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JOB DESCRIPTION

Part-Time Personal Assistant

A LITTLE ABOUT MYSELF

 

I’m a 57-year-old woman living in Barry with my husband and daughter. I am registered sight impaired with no functioning vision. I’m a double amputee with a history of heart attacks.

My interest are animals, TV, music and a good natter.

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

 

You will provide respite for my husband who is my main carer. You will support me with personal care at home.

HOURS OF WORK

 

15 hours per week, Mon – Fri

9am morning calls and 2pm lunch calls

1.5 hrs per call

 

RATES OF PAY

 

£15.00 per hour

 

TASKS WILL INCLUDE

  • Full support with all personal care tasks and dressing
  • Monitoring pressure sores on coccyx
  • General assistance around the home, providing verbal guidance
  • Preparing light meals for me at home, morning and lunchtime meals
  • Pushing me in my wheelchair in the home, providing minimal assistance with transfers
  • Assisting me to use the toilet

 

TYPE OF PERSON REQUIRED

  • You must have a confident, clear and direct approach in communication
  • You’ll be able to lead and initiate conversations, actively keeping me engaged
  • Be able to give reassurance and guidance when needed
  • Proactive in situations and be able to problem solve on your own initiative
  • A sensible and mature person
  • You must be flexible, understanding that shifts, days and times may change with short notice

 ABOUT THE JOB

This position is subject to satisfactory references and a DBS Disclosure (Police Check), which must be completed prior to the commencement of employment. The cost of this check will be covered by the Local Authority.

All necessary checks will be conducted to verify that any candidate has the legal right to work in the UK before employment begins.

Although this is a part-time role, it is a legitimate position requiring the submission of a National Insurance number. Employment will commence under an initial trial period.

Wages will be paid on a four-weekly basis and appropriate holiday pay will be provided.

Please note: Dewis Centre for Independent Living is acting on behalf of a third party and will not serve as your employer or be liable for any issues arising from your employment should you be offered the position.

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