Female Personal Assistant DP5564

I am a 62yr old easy going, bubbly woman that is a full-time wheelchair user living in my own home with my partner,who enjoys shopping and accessing my local community. I am looking for an open-minded personal assistant to support me with some aspects of personal care, general housework and assist me to access my local community in a safe manner. I enjoy sewing and crafting so would be good to have someone who can support me in these activities. I live in Burgess Hill not far from the train station and bus stops and within walking distance into the town centre. It is really important you can drive. Duties include: Medication prompting/administering Personal grooming Moving and handling Other relevant duties as required Housekeeping Cooking Transportation Companionship Dressing / undressing Bathroom assistance Non-smoker preferred or someone willing to refrain from smoking during working hours Candidate qualities

Respectful of the employer's privacy and confidentiality Hygienic, tidy and well organised Must be comfortable with pets Be able to undertake the full range of tasks Good communication and written skills with a good command of the English language. Ability to demonstrate an attitude which supports personalisation - i.e. supporting me to exercise choice and control over my life, and enabling me to make decisions in all aspects of my life and home. Ability to address issues of concern in a calm and professional manner with respect for appropriate workplace procedures Be able to carry out the full range of tasks to a high standard Be cheerful, positive and confident at all times and to present a positive demeanor to others. To be able to act appropriately in different social settings (e.g. visiting friends and family, at appointments, shopping, at the pub/cafe) Additional requirements Non-smoker preferred or someone willing to refrain from smoking during working hours Notes: All applicants must have the right to work in the UK and be willing to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check if required. Please note, if you are successful in your application for this position, you will be either engaged directly or employed by the individual employer and not by Independent Lives. The role may be offered on an employed or self-employed basis, depending on the suitability and agreement with the employer. If the role is employed, you will be entitled to holiday pay and issued an employment contract.

• Exemption for gender is claimed under the Equality Act 2010 Part 1 Schedule 9
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