Personal Assistant P/T £15.00/hr in Leeds

UKCIL; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A personal care service provider in Leeds seeks a Personal Assistant for a 66-year-old man recovering from illness. The role involves meal preparation, driving, and accompanying him to various activities. A personal car and driving license are essential. The job offers flexible hours and opportunities for live-in assistance. Ideal candidates should prioritize hygiene and be capable of handling physical tasks related to wheelchair support.

Qualifications

• Applicants should be physically able to lift a 15kg wheelchair.
• Must have high hygiene standards for food preparation and cleanliness.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals including lunch, snacks, and dinner.
• Assist with personal care when required.
• Accompany to social activities and appointments.
• Help with shopping and daily chores.

Skills

Meal Preparation

Personal Care

Domestic Care

Social + Leisure activities

Support to remain independent

Tools

Own personal car

Full UK driving license

Job description

Personal Assistant P/T @ £15.00/hr in Leeds

Apply at UKCIL.com. Reference: b81a311c

Pay rate: £15 per hour.
Hours: four hours per day (11:30-4pm), two or three days per week i.e. 9 - 13.5 hours per week. We prefer Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays. Additional days may be available in due course.
Location: West Park, North Leeds.
Requirements: Own car & driving licence, being able to lift and fit a wheelchair in the car

I am a man, 66 years old, recovering from a serious illness, seeking a personal assistant.
I am easily fatigued and breathless which means I am not in a position to look after myself alone. My walking ability is limited so I use an electric wheelchair.

The role involves general housekeeping (cooking lunch which is the main meal of the day, preparing afternoon snack and and evening meal, cleaning, hoovering, dusting, changing my bed, laundry etc) plus making phone calls on my behalf, answering emails, assisting me with planning and decision making, food shopping independently or occasionally with me, picking up my medication from local pharmacy, laundrette drop offs and pick ups, accompanying me to hospital appointments, accompanying me on my daily local 'fresh air' outings (I am on an electric wheelchair, so this involves walking with me reasonable distance), going out for a coffee or a meal, if I am well enough taking me out on a short trip in your car e.g. to a nearby cafe, an animal farm, or a park, accompany me to church services and helping me with any other daily chores and responsibilities that may arise. I can manage short outings for up to max 2 hours including travel time.

Applicants should be prepared to provide personal care if required, but this is not anticipated to be part of the routine work. My wheelchair is 15kg so a suitable physical ability is essential to lift it in and out of a car boot.

There is a scope for more days and more hours once a good working relationship is established. My PA would also be required to stay overnight as a live-in carer to provide respite for the occasional days or up to a week off for my partner who is my main carer.

I am immunocompromised so I need someone with excellent hygiene standards for food preparation, hand hygiene and general cleanliness of the flat.

My interests include classical, pop and folk music, film, cooking (which I can't do at the moment), outdoors, and reading.

Key Responsibilities

Services

• Meal Preparation
• Personal Care
• Domestic Care
• Social + Leisure activities
• Support to remain independent

Training

• Essential PA Guide
• Food Hygiene
• Hand hygiene

Transportation

• Full UK driving license
• Own personal car

Please apply by clicking above or at ukcil.com