CDP2665 Personal Assistant to Adult

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Re: Personal Assistant Vacancy

Please see below the job description for the post of Personal Assistant.

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Ref: CDP2389

JOB DESCRIPTION

Personal Assistant

A LITTLE ABOUT MYSELF

I am a very sociable 79-year-old man with Parkinson’s, based in Heath, Cardiff and I’m looking for a personal assistant to support me to live as independently as possible.

My daughter, Esther lives locally and helps me on some days, she will also help coordinate the support that I have from the successful candidate.

PURPOSE OF JOB

To support in my own home and out in the community.

HOURS OF WORK

Up to 6 hours p/w.

Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday- 6-7pm.

Saturday 9-10am

Occasionally extra hours will be available to cover as relief

RATE OF PAY

£15.70 an hour

TASKS INVOLVED

I need assistance with most activities, although no moving and handling and minimal personal care is required (I may need help getting socks/shoes/coat on).

Key activities include food preparation, cooking, tidying up/cleaning, ironing, making sure I take my medication (NB medication will be ready in a pill box for each day, sorted by Esther), putting my hearing aids in, and driving me to / from my weekly table tennis session on a Thursday.

TYPE OF PERSON REQUIRED

Someone who is reliable, kind, sensitive and caring.
Punctual
Car driver with access to own car is essential

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. Support cannot be carried out in the personal assistant’s own home.

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.

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