VOG962 Personal Assistant
Dewis Centre for Independent Living
Location
Dinas Powys, Vale of Glamorgan | United Kingdom
Job description
JOB DESCRIPTION
Personal Assistant
A LITTLE ABOUT MYSELF
I am an 89 year old woman living in the Dinas Powys area currently but I will be moving to the Barry area soon.
I live with my husband and receive support from my son and daughter in law. I have a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s and I am housebound.
PURPOSE OF THE JOB
To provide me with the personal care I require and to provide my husband with some respite.
HOURS OF WORK
I am looking for a PA to cover my other PAs. There will likely be more hours available soon so this will then become a permanent role.
RATES OF PAY
£11.80 per hour
Double time on bank holidays
TASKS CAN INCLUDE
• Supporting me to shower in the morning.
• Dressing me each morning.
• Supporting me to the toilet and helping me clean up after.
• Generally supporting me with my morning and evening routines.
• Helping me to bed.
• Any reasonable domestic task if there is time.
TYPE OF PERSON REQUIRED
• A reliable and punctual person.
• A kind and friendly person.
• Someone who is very honest and trustworthy.
• A chatty and sociable person.
• Someone who can use their own initiative.
• A person who respects the privacy and confidentiality of working in someone else’s home.
ABOUT THE JOB
This will be a proper job requiring a National Insurance number to be submitted. A trial period of six months will be necessary in the first instance. The wage will be paid four-weekly on return of a payslip provided by the Centre for Independent Living. You will receive appropriate holidays and holiday pay. This post is subject to an enhanced police check (DBS) and training may be required if identified by the employer.
Job tags
Salary
£11.8 per hour