URGENT: Personal Assistant (PA)/Carer required in Gloucester, GL19

ilarna; England; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A caring home support service in Gloucestershire is seeking a friendly Personal Assistant to provide companionship and practical support to an elderly gentleman with Alzheimer's. Responsibilities include assisting with personal care, meal preparation, light housekeeping, and medication prompts. The role offers £20 per hour and requires a flexible schedule with visits twice daily. Ideal candidates are empathetic, patient, and experienced in dementia care.

Benefits

100% of earnings kept by caregiver

No hidden fees

Professional growth resources

Recognition and respect for carers

Qualifications

• Kind, patient, and able to support without making the client feel 'looked after'.
• Confident prompting medication from a dosette.
• Experienced with calm prompting and dignity-first approach.

Responsibilities

• Assist with morning personal care and light housekeeping.
• Prepare meals and promote hydration throughout the day.
• Provide companionship and orientation during visits.
• Prompt medication administration during evening shifts.

Skills

Empathy

Experience with Alzheimer's/dementia

Light housekeeping

Meal preparation

Communication

Flexibility

Job description

ilarna: Care at Home That Feels Like Family

Personal Assistant (PA) - Support for Older Gentleman (Redmarley D’Abitot, Gloucestershire)

Rate: £20 per hour

Schedule: Twice-daily visits (morning & early evening)

Start Date: 16 November

We’re looking for a friendly, reliable, and flexible Personal Assistant (PA) to support an older gentleman with Alzheimer’s in his own home in Gloucestershire (near Tewkesbury). The role focuses on practical help, gentle prompting, and warm companionship to keep his routine steady while his primary carer is away.

Typical Visit Times

• Morning: 10:00-11:00
• Evening: 17:00-18:00

Main Responsibilities

Morning

• Prepare a drink/breakfast; observe and step in with sequencing support as needed.
• Support morning personal care (dignity-first; sequencing prompts).
• Prepare lunch to heat/eat later; encourage hydration throughout the day.
• Light housekeeping: dishes, wipe surfaces, quick vacuum, laundry as needed.
• Orientation & companionship: chat about TV, day plans; help find items (e.g., remote).
• Put away delivered shopping; check fridge items are in date.

Evening

• Prompt and discreetly observe medication from the dosette with/after dinner; prepare and serve the evening meal; encourage fluids.
• Record clear visit notes on the care platform for family reassurance.
• Occasional: Friday a.m. balance class in Tewkesbury (approx. 50 mins) — drive, wait, and return. (Driver preferred)

About You

• Kind, patient, chatty, and reassuring — able to support without making the person feel “looked after.” (Female PA preferred)
• Experienced with Alzheimer’s/dementia: calm prompting, sequencing support, and a dignified, no-nonsense approach to occasional urinary incontinence.
• Confident prompting medication from a dosette and encouraging nutrition/hydration.
• Light housekeeping and simple meal prep.

To Apply

Please share a brief summary of your relevant dementia care experience, availability, whether you drive, and your contact details.

What We’re Looking For

• Empathetic & Compassionate: Dedicated to helping clients live with dignity and independence
• Professional & Trustworthy: Delivering care with respect, reliability, and discretion
• Flexible & Dependable: Able to adapt to client needs while maintaining a high standard of care

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Why Choose ilarna?

• Fair Pay and no fees: Set your own rates, keep 100% of what you make, ilarna do NOT take any percentage of your earnings and there are NO hidden fees.
• Recognition & Respect: Be part of a forward-thinking platform that truly values carers
• Professional Growth: Access tools and resources to support your development
• Empowerment & Respect: Be part of a culture that values carers as essential partners in care.

Together, we make care personal.

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