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Personal Assistant (Female PA)

DEWIS CENTRE FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING
13.25 - 102.5 per hour
Pontprennau, Cardiff
Full-time
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CDP346 Personal Assistant (Female PA)

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JOB DESCRIPTION

Relief Personal Assistant (Female)

 

 

A LITTLE BIT ABOUT MYSELF

 

I am a chatty lady living in Pontprennau area of Cardiff who has cerebral palsy and am visually impaired, I use an electric wheelchair to get around and all physical transfers are done via a ceiling track hoist, I need full assistance with personal care and dressing. Assistance is required with housework, food preparation and all aspects of daily living including accessing the wider community.

I am a lively, social outgoing lady who enjoys music, going to the theatre and cinema and socialising with family and friends, I have lived in my own home since 2005 in 24-hour care.

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

 

As well as full personal care I need support with activities within my home as well as accessing the wider community.

PLACE OF WORK

I live in Pontprennau, Cardiff in 24-hour care supported by my PA’s.

HOURS OF WORK

Relief to cover annual leave and sickness cover

Morning shifts are 7am to 3pm

Afternoon shifts are 3pm to 11pm with an overnight stay until 7am the following morning

RATE OF PAY

 

£13.25

£102.50 (Sleep in)

TASKS INVOLVED

 

Full personal care

Preparing meals and drinks

Household duties including laundry and cleaning

Accompany me to social activities or appointments when needed

 

TYPE OF PERSON REQUIRED

 

Female PA required

Honest, reliable and punctual

Able to respect confidentiality, my privacy and individuality

Flexibility and adaptability to meet my needs

Sociable and outgoing

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 on return of a payslip provided by the Centre for Independent Living. You will receive 5.6 weeks paid holiday (pro rata). You may be required to apply for a DBS check at no expense to you.

Please Note: Dewis Centre for Independent Living is acting on behalf of a third party and will not be your employer or be liable for any issues arising out of your employment should you be offered employment.

Thank you.

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