PA required in Banham to provide sits for a gentleman, 10 hrs p/w @ £12.38 p/h Apply at UKCIL.com. Reference: 10df00e4 Job Purpose: I am an elderly gentleman with a diagnosis of vascular dementia and am looking to employ a Personal Assistant to provide sits and respite for my wife. I am not always able to find the right words in a conversation and tends to sit quietly and listen. Due to my condition, I am not able to recognise when I am hungry and thirsty, you would therefore need to ensure that I eat and drink. Sometimes I do not swallow my food properly and tend to store food in my mouth. You would need to check that I am swallowing my food and not choking. Other tasks would include checking that I am safe and comfortable. Location: Banham, NR16 Details: Providing respite. Assisting at mealtimes and with drinks. Ensuring I am safe. Person specification Essential: Caring and empathetic. Flexible. Desirable: Experience of looking after someone with dementia. Dementia awareness. Summary terms and conditions: · The rate of pay for this position is £12.38 per hour · Hours and times of work: 10 hours per week, arranged flexibly. Exact days and times of work advised in advance. · The annual holiday entitlement for this position will be equivalent to the work I would normally expect to be done during 5.6 consecutive weeks. · This position requires the employee to complete the following free annual training: GDPR, Health and Safety and Food Hygiene. Post is subject to the following: · A satisfactory enhanced 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. · Completion of a satisfactory probationary period of 6 months. Key Responsibilities Services Meal Preparation Support to remain independent Training Safeguarding Adults/Children Food Hygiene Dementia care Please apply by clicking above or at ukcil.com