About the Employer

I am looking for a kind, caring PA to support my wife for a three hour session, two afternoons per week. There are no specific days in mind and this can be discussed at interview. My wife has recently been diagnosed with mild to moderate Alzheimer's and I am hoping that a PA can increase her social outings and activities which will in turn promote her independence and give me a break form my caring role. My wife enjoys walking, shopping and baking cakes, so I am looking for a PA who could support her to enjoy these activities.

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Employer Disability and Health Conditions

• Mental Health

Alzheimer's

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The employer's hobbies and interests:

• Walking• Shopping• Baking

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Other relevant information

About the Role

Duties and Responsibilities

• Support and/or prompt the individual to access sporting and leisure activities.
• Assist and encourage socialisation, participating in activities.
• Promote and encourage friendships and independence.
• Develop a good and trusting one to one working relationship.

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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 preferred but not essential.

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.
• Have good listening skills and be able to provide non-judgemental emotional support.
• 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 self-motivated with a willingness to get involved.
• Have a lively personality.