MPM1929 Personal Assistant

Dewis Centre for Independent Living; Porth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local care service provider seeks a Personal Assistant in Porth, UK, to assist an elderly gentleman with personal care and community support, including daily outings and household tasks. Ideal candidates will be reliable, friendly, and comfortable with pets. Applicants must have a National Insurance number and undergo a DBS check before starting work.

Qualifications

• Experience in personal care preferred.
• National Insurance number required.
• Must be able to work flexible hours.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and support.
• Assist with wheelchair transport.
• Help with household duties.

Skills

Reliable and punctual

Considerate

Friendly

Confident and proactive

Respect for confidentiality

Comfortable with pets

Aware of catheters

Job description

Please quote job reference MPM1929 on application. Apply now

JOB DESCRIPTION

A LITTLE ABOUT MYSELF

I am an 88 year old gentleman living in the Gilfach Goch area. I used to travel a lot and have been many places. I love animals and have 3 dogs, one cat and a chinchilla. These days I tend to watch a lot of TV including history programmes, I am really interested in programmes about war.

I require a PA to help with personal care, some tasks will be worked as double handed with my current PA. I also require support in the community and would like to go on walks with my PA to the local area. The PA will have to assist me with my wheelchair.

PURPOSE OF JOB

Personal care and support in the community.

HOURS OF WORK

14 hours of personal care available.

3 hours social call.

2 PA’s to split the weekly hours and cover annual leave etc.

7 days a week 30 minute calls 4 times a day.

Weekend work

RATES OF PAY

£13.30 per hour

TASKS INVOLVED

Personal care and toileting needs
Dressing, undressing
Meals and preparation
Medication prompts
Social outings,
Household duties
Any other reasonable task

TYPE OF PERSON REQUIRED

Reliable and punctual
Considerate
Friendly
Confident and proactive
Respect for confidentiality and working in the home
Fine with pets in the home
Aware of catheters

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

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