MPM186 Personal Assistant

Dewis Centre for Independent Living; Beddau; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A support service in Wales is seeking a personal assistant to help maintain the independence of a client with health issues. Responsibilities include assisting with daily personal care, supporting shopping and swimming activities, and performing various domestic tasks. The ideal candidate should be dependable, flexible, and have experience with clients who have had brain injuries or strokes. A car and driving license are essential for the role.

Qualifications

• Preferably a female person.
• Car owner/driver essential.
• Experience with individuals having brain injuries or strokes desirable.
• Confidentiality in handling personal matters.

Responsibilities

• Assist in dressing and personal grooming tasks.
• Prompt for appointments and outings.
• Perform domestic tasks including light cleaning and meal preparation.
• Ensure safety during working hours.
• Support to go swimming and shopping.

Skills

Punctual

Dependable

Trustworthy

Flexible

Patience

Caring

Compassionate

Cheerful

Job description

I am looking for a PA who will be able to support me at home and whilst out in the community to help maintain my independence.

Tasks

• To help me to dress after my shower and dry my hair
• Prompting me to be up and out on time or for any appointments
• Domestic tasks which might include light vacuuming, tidying up, changing my bedclothes weekly, mopping the kitchen floor, ironing and assisting me with the washing machine
• Preparing a light breakfast e.g. cereals and tea
• Preparing food for an evening meal
• To ensure that I am safe at all times whilst you are on duty
• Supporting me to go swimming
• Supporting me to go shopping
• Occasionally taking me to appointments
• Completing a work diary at the end of each shift
• Assist with opening and filing mail and general admin.
• Filling in timesheets for me to sign

I still need assistance with various tasks and functions in and out of my home. I am an outgoing person who is interested in people, music (especially Tom Jones), Brass Bands and Swimming. I also spend a lot of my time fundraising for various charities.

Qualifications & Preferences

• Preferably a female person
• Car owner/driver essential
• Punctual, dependable and totally trustworthy
• Flexible
• Patience
• Preferably a non smoker although this is not essential
• Cheerful with a positive and friendly outlook
• Caring and compassionate when dealing with my health issues
• Someone willing to accompany me swimming
• Someone with experience of working with someone with a brain injury or someone who has had a stroke desirable
• Confidentiality