Female Personal Assistant

I'm looking to employ a new healthcare personal assistant. Basic 15 hours but more hours available, times can be flexible. Duties would include personal care, light housework. Must like dogs and be able to drive an automatic car would be advantageous. I'm looking for someone with a sense of humour who would enjoy outings, shopping and generally hanging out with me. Full training will be given to the right person Applicants must be trustworthy and will be subject to a DBS check.

The individual keeps pets in the home.

Disability/Health Conditions

Mobility/Physical/Hearing

About the Role

Duties and Responsibilities

Support and/or prompt with personal care. This may include toileting, showering/bathing, getting in and out of bed, getting dressed.

Support and/or prompt with cooking/meal preparation and eating meals/drinks

Assist with household chores and general homemaking

Support and/or prompt to attend appointments as necessary, e.g. hospital/doctors

Full driving licence is essential and the role requires you to drive the employer's vehicle. Minimum age for insurance purposes 25.

Skills required

To be honest, reliable, trustworthy and punctual

Maintain confidentiality and respect privacy, including the prohibited use of social media in relation to the job role

To be able to work on own initiative

To work as part of a team

To be able to follow instructions accurately

Be patient, supportive and caring

Have good listening skills and be able to provide non-judgemental emotional support

Previous caring experience is not essential, however you should have a genuine interest in supporting people with a disability/illness to achieve their goals

Be able to work flexibly, adapting to the employers needs on a daily basis

Flexibility would be an advantage as the hours may be variable

Be self-motivated with a willingness to get involved