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Client:
Dewis CIL
Location:
Pontypridd, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
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EU work permit required:
Yes
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Job Reference:
b90205264d66
Job Views:
3
Posted:
02.06.2025
Expiry Date:
17.07.2025
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Job Description:
A LITTLE ABOUT MYSELF
We are a married couple living in the Pontcanna area of Cardiff. We have spent most of our working lives as news journalists for national newspapers, including postings abroad. My husband has, since moving to Wales, been a broadcaster as well as the author of several books.
We both have a diagnosis of Dementia but my husband’s illness is in a more advanced stage. He is fit and loves to get out and see the world. He is able to wash and dress himself at the moment but he may require minimum support with this. He does experience episodes of sun downing which need managing sensitively.
My dementia is less advanced but I have ongoing memory issues and suffer with anxiety.
We have carers come in four times a day at the moment.
We are looking for a small team of PA’s to provide companionship to both myself and my husband, but will also involve trips out to the park, the shops and hopefully beyond.
PURPOSE OF JOB
To support both of us to live at home as independently as possible, to support us to access rewarding and stimulating activities at home and out in the community.
To ensure we have nutritious meals.
PLACE OF WORK
In our home and out in the community.
HOURS OF WORK
28 hours each
Total Hours 56 Hours available each week combined.
11am – 3pm 4 hours
5pm – 9pm 4 hours
Additional 8 hours to be used through the week, can be discussed at interview.
RATE OF PAY
TASKS INVOLVED
-To assist with preparing a nutritious evening meal and engage both of us in preparation, making it an enjoyable activity,
-To provide companionship.
-To accompany us with going for walks and doing activities of choice.
TYPE OF PERSON REQUIRED
The PA should hopefully have some experience of dementia care. They should be an empathetic person with good conversational skills. Someone who is friendly, patient and trustworthy. A car owner would be great but not essential.
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