PM1715 Personal Assistant (2 roles)

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Wales; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local independent living organization is looking for Personal Assistants to support a man in his late 50s with complex health needs in Ystrad, Wales. You will assist with daily living tasks, ensuring safety and wellbeing. Two positions are available, part-time (16 hours/week) and full-time (37 hours/week). Experience in a caring role is beneficial but not essential. Competitive pay rates apply.

Benefits

5.6 weeks paid holiday (pro rata)

Training and support from the Centre for Independent Living

DBS check at no expense to you

Qualifications

• You must be reliable, dependable and flexible.
• Attending shifts on time and contacting the employer if lateness or absence occurs is important.
• A mature and well-experienced candidate is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety and wellbeing at all times.
• Assist with bathing, toileting and personal hygiene.
• Monitor general health and assist with daily medication.

Skills

Reliability

Flexibility

Experience in a caring role

Good sense of humour

Respect for privacy and confidentiality

Job description

Overview

Personal Assistant position available to support a man in his late 50s with complex health needs. The PA will work as part of a small team in the client’s home, assisting with daily living needs and ensuring safety and wellbeing.

Place of Work

At the client’s home in Ystrad.

Hours of Work

• 2 positions available:
• 16 hours per week part-time
• 37 hours per week full-time
• You must be willing to cover sickness and annual leave, which could include day hours, weekends and overnights.

Rate of Pay

• £12.50 per hour Weekdays
• £14.50 per hour Weekend
• Raising after 6 months.

Tasks Involved

• Ensuring safety and wellbeing at all times
• Reassuring the client when anxious
• General meal preparation and providing drinks as needed; assisting with chewing and swallowing to reduce choking risk
• Assisting with bathing, toileting and personal hygiene
• Monitoring general health (e.g., chest infections, eye care, mouth care, skin markings, pressure sores)
• Assisting with daily medication
• General housework (cleaning, laundry, mopping floors, wiping surfaces, vacuuming, tidying)

Type of Person Required

• You must be reliable, dependable and flexible
• You understand that care needs are a priority
• Attend shifts on time; contact employer if lateness or absence occurs
• Good sense of humour and positive outlook
• Respect privacy and confidentiality of working in someone else’s home
• Experience in a caring role is beneficial but not essential
• Mature and well-experienced in life is strongly preferred

About the Job

Although part-time, this is a proper job requiring a National Insurance number. A trial period will apply. Wages are paid every 4 weeks on return of a payslip provided by the Centre for Independent Living. You will receive 5.6 weeks paid holiday (pro rata). DBS check may be required at no expense to you.

Thank you.