Female Personal Assistant NDS8450

I am a lady in my 30's, looking for a calm and friendly female personal assistant to help me with day-to-day life,including personal care, domestic tasks, meal prep and importantly getting out and about. I love my film and TV programs. I love going to the cinema and have a degree in Film and TV. I also love comics. Abig part of my life is my dog Benji and going out for walks with him. I would really like somebody who shares similarinterests to support me to enjoy activities such as going to the cinema, visiting coffee shops and walks with my dog. I am looking for somebody who is understanding, empathic and supportive to be responsive to my needs. Experienceof working and supporting people with PTSD would be ideal. Some days are better than others, so your support will need to be adaptable and flexible. Hours: 7 hours a week, extra hours available to help me visit family. Duties include: Medication prompting/administering Personal grooming Other relevant duties as required Administration Housekeeping Shopping Cooking Companionship Looking after pets Bathroom assistance Prompting with personal care needs when required Duties will involve using your own car/helping me to use public transport Accessing social and leisure activities e.g. Walks, cinema, taking photos, going for a coffee. Assistance to see family members Candidate qualities

Respectful of the employer's privacy and confidentiality Reliable with good timekeeping Able to both follow instructions and work on own initiative Hygienic, tidy and well organised Fit and healthy to undertake the required duties Patient and possess excellent interpersonal skills Honest and cheerful Creative Able to speak and read English to a reasonable standard Must be comfortable with pets Able to always work to high standards of health & safety Additional requirements Non-smoker preferred or someone willing to refrain from smoking during working hours, Vulnerable to the risk of infection and disease transmission 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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