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JOB DESCRIPTION
Personal Assistant

A LITTLE ABOUT MYSELF

I am a lady in my 80’s that has dementia living in the Cyncoed area of Cardiff. I am fairly mobile and enjoy short walks in the local park and going to cafés within my community.

PURPOSE OF JOB

Supporting me within my home and to access activities within the community

PLACE OF WORK

At my home and in the community

HOURS OF WORK

9 hours a week, on week day evenings at 6pm (flexible) and weekends 10am-11am, mid afternoon and early evenings.

RATE OF PAY

£9.80 per hour

TASKS INVOLVED

Keeping me safe by supporting in my home and enable me to access activities in the local community.
• To prompt and assist with personal care- Washing and dressing.
• To assist me with shopping
• To prompt and assist with meal preparation
• Light housekeeping
• To go on local walks
• To cover an existing PA’s hours eg:- Sickness or annual leave
• Support me whilst attending some appointments.

TYPE OF PERSON REQUIRED

To be mindful of my condition
To be patient and reliable
To be dependable and punctual
To adhere to confidentiality
Welsh speaker would be advantageous.

ABOUT THE JOB 

 

Though a part-time job, this will be a proper job requiring a National Insurance number to be submitted.  A probation period will be necessary in the first instance.  Wages will be paid 4 weekly.  You will receive 5.6 weeks paid holiday (pro rata). You will 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.