CDP2379 Female Personal Assistant to Adult

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job closes 21.05.26

Part time Personal Assistant

47 year old lady living in Llandaff, Cardiff requires a personal assistant to support her with daily tasks. She has fibromyalgia that mainly affects both legs and her lower back. Her mobility is limited and she is in a lot of pain. She has good and bad days, so the level of support required will depend on how she is feeling that day.

She is unable to leave the house, as there is no stair lift or access for her, so support will be required within her home.

HOURS OF WORK

• Morning call - 7 am - 1 hour
• Lunch call - 1 pm - 30 minutes
• Tea time - 5 pm - 30 minutes
• Bed time - 8 pm - 45 minutes

TOTAL = 2.75 hours p/w

RATES OF PAY

£14 per hour

TASKS INVOLVED

• Personal care & continence care - showering, dressing/undressing, applying cream to legs and back
• Meal prep
• Light domestic tasks

TYPE OF PERSON REQUIRED

• Reliable
• Patient
• Trustworthy
• Ability to take initiative
• Caring
• Friendly
• Experience with care work
• Don't need to be a car driver

ABOUT THE JOB

Though a part time job, this will be a proper job requiring a National Insurance number to be submitted. A trial period will be necessary in the first instance. The wage will be paid four weekly and appropriate holiday pay given.

The post is subject to satisfactory references and a DBS (Police) Check - which will need to be carried out before employment can commence. The cost of this will be met by the employer (Local Authority).

The relevant checks will be carried out to ensure any applicant has the right to work in the UK.