VOG962 Female Personal Assistant Casual

DEWIS CIL; Aberdare; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

An opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the life of an elderly woman in need of personal care. This role as a Casual Personal Assistant involves providing essential support for daily routines, ensuring comfort, and offering respite for her husband. The ideal candidate will be reliable, kind, and trustworthy, with a genuine passion for helping others. Weekend availability is crucial as care is required throughout the week. This position promises rewarding experiences while respecting the privacy and dignity of the client. If you are a compassionate individual looking to contribute positively to someone's life, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Holidays and holiday pay

Enhanced police check (DBS)

Training opportunities

Qualifications

• Must be reliable, kind, and trustworthy with experience in personal care.
• Experience with Alzheimer’s care is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and support for daily routines.
• Assist with domestic tasks and ensure comfort.

Skills

Reliability

Punctuality

Kindness

Trustworthiness

Sociability

Initiative

Confidentiality

Experience with Alzheimer’s

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Casual Personal Assistant

A LITTLE ABOUT MYSELF

I am an 89-year-old woman living in the Dinas Powys area currently but I will be moving to the Barry area soon.

I live with my husband and receive support from my son and daughter-in-law. I have a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s and I am housebound.

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

To provide me with the personal care I require and to provide my husband with some respite.

HOURS OF WORK

I am looking for a PA to cover my other PAs when they are on leave etc. Weekend work is essential as the job involves care 7 days per week.

RATES OF PAY

£12.50 per hour. Double time on bank holidays.

TASKS CAN INCLUDE

1. Supporting me to shower in the morning.
2. Dressing me each morning.
3. Supporting me to the toilet and helping me clean up after.
4. Generally supporting me with my morning and evening routines.
5. Helping me to bed.
6. Any reasonable domestic task if there is time.

TYPE OF PERSON REQUIRED

1. A reliable and punctual person.
2. A kind and friendly person.
3. Someone who is very honest and trustworthy.
4. A chatty and sociable person.
5. Someone who can use their own initiative.
6. A person who respects the privacy and confidentiality of working in someone else’s home.
7. Female only due to personal care required.
8. Experience of working with someone diagnosed with Alzheimer’s desirable.

ABOUT THE JOB

This will be a proper job requiring a National Insurance number to be submitted. A trial period of six months will be necessary in the first instance. The wage will be paid four-weekly on return of a payslip provided by the Centre for Independent Living. You will receive appropriate holidays and holiday pay. This post is subject to an enhanced police check (DBS) and training may be required if identified by the employer.