About the Employer

This lady is looking for a Personal Assistant to assist each morning Monday - Friday, there may be some flexibility in terms of timings and some weekend working may be requested under extenuating circumstances. She would consider someone willing to work less than the 17 hours. She is interested in arts, crafts and gardening and is looking for someone friendly, approachable and punctual. The specifics of the role can be discussed more during an interview.

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Employer Disability and Health Conditions

• Mobility / Physical

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The employer's hobbies and interests:

• Arts and crafts• Gardening

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Other relevant information

• The individual has allergies. A non smoker is essential due to health conditions.. • The individual keeps pets in the home.Two cats.

About the Role

Duties and Responsibilities

• Support and/or prompt with personal care. This may include toileting, showering/bathing, getting in and out of bed, getting dressed.
• Support and/or prompt with cooking/meal preparation and eating meals/drinks.
• Support and/or prompt the individual to take medication.
• Assist with household chores and general homemaking.
• Support with food shopping.

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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.
• 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.
• Flexibility would be an advantage as the hours may be variable.
• Have a lively personality.