Female Personal Care Assistant TM8436

Are you a kind and patient person who has some time available in your week to support me in my home environment and also help me get out and enjoy the simple things in life like going food shopping? I am a woman in my forties who would love to get to a supermarket and explore all the vegan food options that I currently cannot access. Even better if you enjoy cooking and would be able to help me prepare and cook vegan meals for myself and my family. I am looking for a PA to help me with household tasks, admin, cooking and also getting out and about. I would describe myself as a little alternative, as I am a vegan and have a 'Goth' style. I also love tattoos and piercings! I enjoy listening to music (Goth/Punk/SKA) and would attend a lot of gigs before my health declined. My children are my world and being a mum to them is my priority. My two little dogs also offer me companionship when I am in my home. My arthritis means that my mobility is poor so I use crutches to move about short distances. I'm looking forward to getting an electric wheelchair soon! I would like a PA who is able to drive me in their car so that I can get toshops/hospital/doctors appointments. I struggle with my mental heath, but try to keep busy and have good people around me. Having a PA who has an understanding of mental health difficulties would really benefit me. Duties include: Medication prompting/administering Personal grooming Eating and drinking assistance Moving and handling Clinical tasks Other relevant duties as required Administration Housekeeping Shopping Cooking Transportation Companionship Looking after pets Gardening Dressing / undressing Bathroom assistance 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 Able to tolerate the employer vaping in the workplace 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 9e 9.
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