This is a fantastic long-term opportunity for a person centred, fun, positive PA to join my team. I live in central York and have a visual impairment and some memory issues.
I am looking for someone to work: –
1. Every Wednesday (10am – 4pm).
2. Flexibility to do more days would be welcomed.
The wage is £12.50 an hour + 5.6 weeks paid holiday pro rata with an annual increment every April.
Ideally you would be a driver with a clean licence, as you would be required to drive my Motability vehicle. This is desirable but not essential.
The successful applicant will be: –
3. Reliable, committed, cheerful, professional, and respectful
4. Someone with a great sense of humour
5. Confident to accompany me when in hospital (Kidney Transplant Patient)
6. Able to liaise with health care professionals and take detailed notes
7. Happy to take and follow instructions
8. An excellent listener and able to use your initiative
9. Prepared to use PPE in my home and when out and about
10. Someone who enjoys swimming
11. Someone who likes cats
Tasks will include:
12. Accompanying on walks in all weather
13. Accompanying to hospital appointments
14. Advocating for me on occasion
15. Accompanying to swimming pool
16. Light housework including laundry
17. Assist in preparing & cooking food and working independently in this area when I need you to
18. Assist in light gardening
19. Help planning shopping
The successful candidate will have had or be willing to have their Covid-19 vaccinations.
This post is subject to DBS check and references.
There is a genuine occupational requirement for the holder of this post to be male/female in accordance with the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014 and Equality Act 2010 schedule 9 paragraphs 1 – 4.
This vacancy will close as soon as a suitable candidate is appointed.
At the time of starting their employment, the successful candidate must have permission to work in the U.K.