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Closing date: 17/06/2024

JOB DESCRIPTION

Personal Assistant

A LITTLE ABOUT MYSELF

 

I am a mature female living in the Thornhill area of Cardiff.

I live at home with my husband and dog, I have a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s. I don’t really have any hobbies as I worked full time and brought up our son. I like having a tidy home and enjoyed doing household chores. Due to my diagnosis I do less of what I enjoy such as eating out, going for walks and having coffee & cake with friends.

 

PURPOSE OF JOB

To provide companionship when my husband goes shopping and to also provide respite for him as he is my full time carer.

 

I get anxious and agitated when he leaves if I am alone, but knowing I have someone there with me will reduce this and give me great peace of mind.

To ensure I am safe at all times.

 

PLACE OF WORK

 

In my home and out in my community.

 

Most of the job will be in our home but it would be beneficial if there are opportunities for her to be accompanied on walks in the local community.

 

HOURS OF WORK

12 Hours per week.

 

Monday, Wednesday and Friday

7.30am – 9.30am

 

Tuesday, Thursday and Saturdays

2pm – 4pm

 

RATE OF PAY

£12.85 per hour.

TASKS INVOLVED

-      Provide me with companionship whilst my husband runs errands.

-      Support me with accessing the toilet as required and prompt with toileting routine as I can sometimes forget.

-      Provide me with a drink if required.

-      To ensure I am safe at all times and don’t wander away from the house, as I suffer with bad anxiety first thing in the morning (which eases as the day goes by) sometimes I am in bed when my husband goes out so I may need support with getting out of bed and putting my dressing gown on.

 

 

TYPE OF PERSON REQUIRED

-      Previous experience of dealing with someone with Alzheimer’s disease (Young onset dementia).

-      Flexible, particularly as the hours may increase as the disease progresses.

-      Female PA due to personal care.

-      Someone who is trustworthy, kind and friendly as I can be a little distrustful of people she doesn’t know.

 

 

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.

 

 

Thank you.