CDP512 Female Personal Assistant to Adult

JOB DESCRIPTION Female Personal Assistant

A 47 year old female with long term mobility issues and multiple health conditions following childbirth. She resides in Whitchurch with her two daughters, ages 22 and 19, in a fully adapted wheelchair bungalow.

HOURS OF WORK

29 hours per week. Work may be split across multiple personal assistants or a single assistant. Available hours:

• Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday - 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.
• Possible weekend shifts (up to 5 hours).

RATE OF PAY

£14.50 per hour.

TASKS INVOLVED

• Assist with showering and personal care.
• Help with dressing/undressing.
• Assist with transfers between hospital bed and wheelchair, or in-out of car.
• Drive the employer to hospital, GP and dental appointments; ensure wheelchair fits in boot and can be lifted into car.
• Collect medication scripts from GP and deliver to chemist.
• Assist with shopping and other errands.
• Cook and perform household duties.
• Handle paperwork, filing and coordinate appointments to avoid missed meetings.

TYPE OF PERSON REQUIRED

• Reliable, trustworthy, patient, caring, supportive and compassionate.
• Self initiative and proactive assistance.
• Prior experience as a personal assistant is preferred but not essential.
• Open to working any combination of hours available.

ABOUT THE JOB

This part time role requires a National Insurance number and a DBS check with no cost to the employee. A probation period is expected. Wages are paid weekly and the candidate will receive 5.6 weeks paid holiday (pro rata).