Personal Assistant/TN/PER147107

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Saron; On-site; GBP 6,500 - 9,000; Part time

Job summary

Ceredigion County Council Direct Payment Support Service is seeking a reliable Personal Assistant to support a gentleman in Saron, Llandysul. The role includes meal preparation, nutrition-focused assistance, and general companionship to promote independence and social engagement.

You will help with light household tasks, laundry, safety monitoring, and administrative support, with a flexible 10.5 hours per week that can be agreed in advance.

Responsibilities

• Meal preparation assistance as required, ensuring safety and nutritional needs.
• General household tasks: cleaning, laundry, tidying, and safe living environment.
• Monitor difficulties and report concerns to professionals; assist with paperwork.

Job description

A gentleman from Saron, Llandysul has been diagnosed with MND requires a Personal Assistant for 10.5 hours per week which can be agreed in advance so must be flexible. He needs assistance with -:

Meal Preparation:

• Support him with preparing meals as required and calorie dense snacks to maintain his weight.
• Ensure meals are prepared safely, taking into account of his fatigue, reduced mobility, and nutritional needs.
• Prompt and support him to maintain regular eating routines.
• Check that food items are stocked appropriately.

Household / Domestic Tasks:

• Support with general household cleaning, including vacuuming, dusting, wiping surfaces and maintaining a clean living environment.
• Provide assistance with bathroom cleaning, particularly tasks finds challenging (e.g., shower area, toilet and sink cleaning).
• Assist with laundry, including loading/unloading the washing machine, hanging clothes to dry, folding and putting items away.
• Support with light domestic organisation to ensure the home remains safe and accessible.
• Assist with taking out household rubbish and recycling as required.

General Monitoring:

• Monitor any difficulties he experiences and report concerns to the relevant professionals.
• Assist with the paperwork and forms he receives.

Principal duties and responsibilities:

1. Supporting the employer with encouragement in gaining independence
2. Enabling the employer to interact socially in their community
3. Supporting the employer to develop independent living skills
4. To provide companionship in the employer’s home, including engaging in conversation with the employer and providing them with social interaction.
5. Ensuring the employer’s safety at all times during your working hours
6. To carry out any other reasonable tasks that are requested by the employer during your working hours
7. To ensure compliance with Data Protection Act.
8. Be mindful of safeguarding issues, and feedback any concerns to Carmarthenshire County Council immediately on (01267 228751)
9. Be responsible for contacting the GP, Social Worker or Local Authority should the employer need medical assistance.

Ceredigion County Council Direct Payment Support Service