DISABILITY POSITIVE

Personal Assistant

Are you reliable, able to work flexibly, have good communication
skills, and willing to learn how to meet the individual needs of the
person you are supporting?

If you think you can make a positive difference in someone’s life, you may
be interested to find out more about working as a Personal Assistant.

Personal Assistants are employed directly by an individual person,
supporting them to live independently.

What is a personal assistant?

Personal assistants support individuals in their own homes as well as out
in the community, helping them to live as independently as possible. The
role may also include:

•  Supporting individuals with social activities.
•  Assisting with personal care.
•  Helping with practical tasks around the home

Your day-to-day responsibilities might include:

•  Organising and supporting individuals with social and physical

activities.

•  Booking and accompanying them to appointments.
•  Helping them get to work, college or university.
•  Assisting with personal care, such as showering and dressing. (Not

all PA roles involve this).

•  Supporting with tasks around the house.
•  Monitoring their health, e.g. measuring body temperatures or

administering medication.

What's most important is:

•  Your kindness, compassion and people skills.
•  Good English, numeracy and digital skills.
•  Flexibility and strong organisational and time management skills.
•  Your ability to work to your initiative.

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Relevant training specific to clients needs will be received as well as a
good hourly pay rate, access to carer discount scheme and statutory
holiday allowance.

If you are interested in sourcing suitable opportunities in your
area, please register for free on www.nw-pa.org . If you require
assistance then please contact Disability Positive on:
info@disabilitypositive.org

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