Night-Time PA for Elderly Lady with Dementia (27h/wk)

Dewis Centre for Independent Living; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Dewis Centre for Independent Living is seeking a Personal Assistant to support a lady in her 80s in Llanederyn, Cardiff, during weekend nights. You will provide a calm, reassuring presence, assist with night routines, transfers, and brief night-time care as needed.

The role requires 27 hours per week (3x9-hour night shifts) at £15.70 per hour. A female PA is essential, with enhanced DBS and references. Night shifts may include weekend coverage and occasional weekday flexibility.

Qualifications

• Experience with dementia desirable.
• Essential to be a reliable PA and a team player with the ability to coordinate and swap shifts occasionally.
• Due to my personal care need a female PA is essential.
• Enhanced DBS check and references required.

Responsibilities

• Providing a reassuring presence and managing nighttime confusion or trauma-related distress.
• Assisting with bedtime and morning routines at either end of the shift.
• Helping with safely transferring to and from bed.
• Assisting with intermittent nighttime toilet trips if required.
• Keeping me safe by supporting me in my home.

Skills

Dementia experience

Night shift adaptability

Empathy

Reliability

Job description

Dewis Centre for Independent Living is seeking a Personal Assistant to support a lady in her 80s in Llanederyn, Cardiff, during weekend nights. You will provide a calm, reassuring presence, assist with night routines, transfers, and brief night-time care as needed.

The role requires 27 hours per week (3x9-hour night shifts) at £15.70 per hour. A female PA is essential, with enhanced DBS and references. Night shifts may include weekend coverage and occasional weekday flexibility.