TCDP2410 Female Personal assistant to an Adult

Dewis Centre for Independent Living; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A community support service seeks a compassionate female Personal Assistant for a 90-year-old lady in Cardiff. The role requires supporting with daily living activities such as meal preparation, personal care, and household tasks. Ideal candidates should be reliable, friendly, and possess experience in caring for individuals with memory issues. The position is part-time, requiring 3.5 hours a week, with a pay rate of £14.70 per hour. Flexibility in duties is encouraged, and a DBS check will be necessary.

Benefits

5.6 weeks paid holiday (pro rata)

Payment every 4 weeks

Qualifications

• Must be a female due to personal care requirements.
• Required to be reliable, considerate and friendly.
• Experience dealing with individuals with memory issues is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily living activities like meal preparation.
• Prompt to eat and drink and assist with personal care.
• Perform household duties, including cleaning and changing bedding.

Skills

Experience with memory issues / dementia

Clear communication skills

Reliability and punctuality

Considerate and caring

Considerate and trustworthy

Flexibility and adaptability

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Personal Assistant

A LITTLE ABOUT MYSELF

I am a 90-year-old lady who lives in Rhiwbina. I like to be as independent as possible. I can mobilise independently but need to use a walking aid. Because my mobility and strength have deteriorated, I can be unsteady, and I need to take time to mobilise around my flat. I also have issues with my memory and hearing. I need assistance with day-to-day activities, such as prompts to eat and drink, assistance to prepare food, prompts to change my clothing. I can have an issue with continence because I cannot always get to the bathroom in time. I already have a PA who visits twice daily and family who do my laundry, clean my flat and attend to me but I now need more help daily with all activities of daily living. I am a friendly individual, but I am also quite private. Some days I may like to chat but if I have not slept well, if I am tired or feeling unwell, I like to sit quietly and watch the TV. I love music, love to sing, enjoy watching programs about the royal family, the war, antiques, music and films. I am able to speak some Welsh, and it would be nice to have someone to speak to who can speak a little Welsh, but this is not essential. I need someone to visit me who is calm, patient and polite. Someone who can speak clearly / fluently and at a volume I will be able to hear.

PURPOSE OF JOB

I need support with activities within my home; more support for my current PA and respite for my family.

PLACE OF WORK

I live in my own flat in the Rhiwbina area of Cardiff.

HOURS OF WORK

3 and a half hours per week. 30 minutes per day. I need a daily visit 7 days a week at around 1.30pm each day for a 30-minute visit. However, I am prepared to pay privately to extend the visit to cover other duties such as laundry, changing my bed and cleaning.

RATE OF PAY

£14.70 per hour.

TASKS INVOLVED

• Meals and preparation.
• Make a cup of tea or provide a fresh cold drink.
• Prompt food and fluids.
• Make sure that the telecare pendent is being worn.
• Prompt to dressing in clean / appropriate clothing.
• Assist with personal care and toileting needs.
• If there has been a continent accident, clean surrounding area.
• Check there are no soiled clothes put away in the wardrobe.
• Household duties, cleaning, changing the bed if required, domestic tasks.

TYPE OF PERSON REQUIRED

Essential qualities

• Female PA essential due to personal care.
• Reliable and punctual.
• Considerate, caring, trustworthy.
• Friendly.
• Some experience and knowledge of caring for an individual with memory issues / dementia.
• Have common sense and initiative.
• Flexible and adaptable to meet my needs.
• Clear communication skills.

Desirable qualities

• Similar leisure interests, music, singing, photography, gardening, royal family.
• Someone who may be able to speak a little Welsh.

ABOUT THE JOB

Though a part-time job, this will be a proper job requiring a National Insurance number to be submitted. A probation period will be necessary in the first instance. Wages will be paid 4 weekly. You will receive 5.6 weeks paid holiday (pro rata). You will be required to apply for a DBS check at no expense to you.

Please Note: Dewis Centre for Independent Living is acting on behalf of a third party and will not be your employer or be liable for any issues arising out of your employment should you be offered employment.

Thank you.