Personal Assistant (PA) to Support a lady with MS.
Posted 8 hours 32 minutes ago by The Students' Union at UWE
Listed by Private Employer- Karen H
DetailsOverview
Are you a proactive, organized, and reliable individual looking for a meaningful role where you can make a tangible difference? I am a 65 year old lady who has MS and uses an electric wheelchair to enable mobility. I am TPN fed (artificially fed) and I have a colostomy and urostomy. I am looking to recruit a Personal Assistant to support me in my daily life. This isn't just about care; it's about enablement. Your role will be to help me maintain my independence, and manage both my home and social life.
If you are someone with a positive attitude, good communication skills, and a respectful approach to working in someone's private home, I would love to hear from you.
DutiesYour duties will vary depending on the day, but will generally include:
- Social & Lifestyle Support: Assisting and transporting to appointments and shopping trips.
- Daily Living Assistance: Helping with light household duties and general organisation around the house.
- Administrative Tasks: Assisting with managing paperwork, scheduling appointments, or making phone calls where needed.
- Personal Care: Assisting with personal care including emptying night bags, support with showering and occasional dressing.
You don't necessarily need years of formal care experience-having the right attitude and a shared understanding of respect and boundaries is what matters most.
- Reliable, punctual, and trustworthy.
- Good communication skills and a good sense of humour.
- Flexible and able to cover various shifts.
- Respectful of privacy, confidentiality, and independence.
- A clean, valid driving license and access to a vehicle, able to transport a folding electric wheelchair.
- Previous experience in a PA or support worker role.
- Previous training in manual handling and first aid.
Saturdays 2pm - 8pm
Sundays 10am - 8pm
Hourly Rate£16 per hour weekly.
LocationKeynsham, Bristol.
Additional InformationWhat I Offer:
- A friendly, respectful, and supportive working environment.
- Guaranteed hours with the option of additional for cover.
This position is subject to an enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check and satisfactory references.
Application procedureIf you are interested in this role, please send your CV along with a short paragraph explaining why you think you would be suitable.