Gentleman in Downham Market seeking PA's between 21-29hrs per week @£15ph
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Job Purpose: I am a friendly gentleman with Parkinson's who is seeking a Personal Assistant to support me with everyday living tasks such as personal care, domestic care, meal preparation, transfers and assisting me to access the community.
Due to my Parkinson's I am prone to falls, when this happens I require someone who can help guide me up by explaining each step that I need to take. I also require someone to ensure that my medication is taken at the right time of day and to keep a diary of the daily tasks that have been completed.
Location: Downham Market
Details: This Position is for either one or two personal assistants, depending on candidates availability. The advert will be updated accordingly.
* General household cleaning
* Food preparation: cook evening meal, prepare light lunch
* Personal care
* To assist with dressing
* To assist with transfers
* Support to access the community
* Ensure medication is taken at the right time
* Keep a diary of tasks completed daily
Person specification:
Listed below are the skills, competencies and qualities that are essential and desirable for the post. My assessment of these, both on application and at interview, will be the main factor in determining if you are successful. Please refer to these when submitting your application.
Essential:
* Friendly, caring, reliable
* Patient, honest, trustworthy
* Good sense of humour
* Pet friendly: dog in home
* Able to work to own initiative
* Full UK driving licence and own car with appropriate insurance
Desirable:
* Previous experience of working in a care role
* Previous experience of working with someone with a neurological disorder
* Willing to take up training as required
Summary terms and conditions:
* The rate of pay for this position is £15 per hour.
* Mileage: 45p per mile
* Hours and days of work: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays 9am-4pm. Then every other weekend. Saturday 9am-2pm and Sunday 9am-12pm. Flexibility is negotiable.
* Other duties will be discussed if/when deemed appropriate but everything that will be expected will be explained prior to acceptance of the position.
The post is subject to the following:
* A satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check, the cost of which will be covered by the employer
* Satisfactory references from two referees, one of which must be your current or last employer
Key Responsibilities
Services
* Meal Preparation
* Personal Care
* Domestic Care
* Social + Leisure activities
* Support to remain independent
Training
* Essential PA Guide
* Safeguarding Adults/Children
* Moving & Handling
* Food Hygiene
Transportation
* Full UK driving license
* Own personal car
Please apply by clicking above or at ukcil.com
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