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Ryder Household; Elswick; On-site; GBP 4,200 - 5,200; Part time

Job summary

Ceredigion County Council Direct Payment Support Service in Wales is seeking a caring Personal Assistant to support a lady in her own home. The role requires patient, kind and respectful communication, with duties including meal prep, light household tasks and companionship.

experience in care is welcome but not essential; the successful applicant should be reliable, comfortable around pets, and able to maintain independence and dignity while assisting with daily activities and community access.

Qualifications

• Kind, patient and understanding.
• Able to communicate sensitively and give extra time for speech and communication.
• Reliable, trustworthy and caring.
• Previous care experience is desirable but not essential.
• Must like dogs and be comfortable around pets.

Responsibilities

• Assist with meal preparation.
• Provide support with light household tasks.
• Provide companionship and play games.
• Support with toileting and personal care when required.
• Help maintain independence and access to the community.
• Provide day-to-day support in a respectful and dignified manner.

Skills

Kindness

Patience

Communication

Reliability

Care experience desirable

Job description

Hours: 8 hours every Saturday, plus additional hours to cover holidays and sickness when required

Female applicants only (genuine occupational requirement)

A friendly lady living with Huntington's Disease is looking for a caring, patient and reliable Personal Assistant to provide support in her own home.

Duties will include:

• Assisting with meal preparation
• Providing support with light household tasks
• Playing games and providing companionship
• Supporting with toileting and personal care when required
• Helping to maintain independence and quality of life and support to access the community
• Providing general day-to-day support in a respectful and dignified manner

About You:

• Kind, patient and understanding
• Must like dogs and be comfortable around pets
• Able to communicate sensitively and give extra time for speech and communication, as the employer's speech is affected by her condition
• Reliable, trustworthy and caring
• Previous care experience is desirable but not essential, as full guidance can be provided for the right person

This is a rewarding opportunity to support a lady in her own home and help her enjoy a good quality of life. The successful applicant will need to be patient and understanding, particularly when communicating, and willing to build a positive and supportive working relationship.

Ceredigion County Council Direct Payment Support Service

Ceredigion County Council Direct Payment Support Service

Ceredigion County Council Direct Payment Support Service