Job Title
2 x Part-Time Personal Assistant
About the Employer
I am a disabled lady in my late thirties living in the Aberdare area. I use a wheelchair to move around my home and when out and about. I live with my mam and dad and we have one cat and one dogs. I look a lot younger than my years but don’t like being spoken to like a child. I enjoy watching television and DVD’s. I listen to lots of audio story tapes and I enjoy listening to music too. I enjoy spending time with my PA’s and like to do crafts. I love shopping and being outdoors in general when the weather is fine. I enjoy cooking. I’m fed via a gastronomy tube.
Purpose of the Job
I have PA’s to provide me with personal care support in the mornings, evenings and weekend. PA’s help keep my bathroom and bedroom clean and tidy. On the Saturday I would like support to go out and about in the community.
Hours of Work
* 10 hours p/w = Mon 5.15pm to 7.15pm, Wed 7am to 8am + 5.15pm to 7.15pm, Thurs 7am to 8am, Sat 11am to 3pm. One Sat off per month
* 7 hours p/w = Thurs 7am to 8am, Friday 7am to 8am + 5.15pm to 7.15 pm, one Saturday per month 11am -3pm.
Rates of Pay
£13.25 per hour
Tasks Will Include
* Personal care ie washing & dressing
* Support from chair to bed and back to my chair
* Cleaning and tidying my bedroom and bathroom
* Other reasonable tasks required during these hours
* Taking me outside the home
* Using my hoist and other manual handling equipment
* Pushing my wheelchair
Type of Person Required
* A person who is dependable and arrives on time
* Someone with experience in assisting with personal care
* A person who respects the privacy and confidentiality of working in some else’s home
* A person who finds the regular times suitable for their lifestyle
* A person with a positive commitment to this kind of work
* A person with a friendly, easy going manner
* Someone who is adaptable and flexible would be an advantage
* Someone who could provide extra hours as occasions arise would be an advantage
* A person who is physically fit enough to push my wheelchair
* Experience is important
* Ideally you can drive, but this isn’t compulsory
About the Job
Though a part time job, this will be a proper job requiring a National Insurance number to be submitted. A trial period will be necessary in the first instance of 6 months.
The wage is paid fortnightly on return of a payslip provided by Dewis Centre for Independent Living. You are paid by bank transfer by the employer. You will receive appropriate annual leave. A DBS is compulsory, at no cost to you.
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