About the Employer

I am a 77 year-old lady with MS. I am susceptible to falls and sometimes suffer with slight memory loss. To support with personal care and hygiene. Some domestic duties and assistance with shopping. To take me to and from activities twice a week at St Andrews Hospice. The days required are Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 4 hours a day 12.00 noon to 4.00pm Also extra hours by arrangement to cover for holidays and illness of our other PA. A driving licence and car is required Due to the nature of the work for which you are applying, this post is subject to a satisfactory DBS disclosure (costs will be covered)

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Employer Disability and Health Conditions

• Mobility / Physical

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Other relevant information

• The individual keeps pets in the home.Must like dogs.

About the Role

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist with household chores and general homemaking.
• Support and/or prompt to attend appointments as necessary, e.g. hospital/doctors.
• Support to get to and from school/work/college/social activities.
• Develop a good and trusting one to one working relationship.

To take me to and from activities twice a week at St Andrews Hospice>

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The individuals needs may vary from day to day and your tasks may reflect this. You could be required to perform other duties as reasonably required.

You have a responsibility as an employee to report all accidents to the employer immediately. You have a duty to report defects and / or hazards which may give rise to an accident. You are to ensure the safety of the individual at all times.

Due to the nature of the work for which you are applying, this post is subject to a satisfactory DBS disclosure (costs will be covered).

Transport Requirement

Car driver and car owner – must have business insurance.

Required Skills

• Be honest, reliable, trustworthy and punctual.• Maintain confidentiality and respect privacy, including the prohibited use of social media in relation to the job role.
• To be able to work on own initiative.
• To be able to follow instructions accurately.
• Be patient, supportive and caring.
• Be empathetic.
• Previous caring experience is not essential, however you should have a genuine interest in supporting people with a disability/illness to achieve their goals.
• Be able to work flexibly, adapting to the employers needs on a daily basis.
• Have a lively personality.