Personal Assistant DP202

I am looking for a support assistant to assist me with day-to-day activities, I am a woman with MS - which means that I become exhausted after minimal effort. My energy levels fluctuate hourly/daily and I experience weakness across my body which varies at different times and slight memory difficulties. I was a trained nurse and I enjoy voluntary work when I am able as well as singing and sailing. Duties include: Medication prompting/administering Personal grooming Clinical tasks Other relevant duties as required Housekeeping Shopping Transportation 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 Able to always work to high standards of health & safety I am unable to tolerate strong smells such as tobacco odours, hairspray and perfume and consideration must be given to this when preparing for work Additional requirements Non-smoker due to medical reasons, 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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Hours per week: 1 hour Saturday morning; 1 hour Sunday morning There may be the option to cover annual leave for the weekday PA (subject to discussion). The applicant may consider combining this vacancy with the admin role if they have the appropriate qualifications. Applicants who can work alternate weekends will be considered. Hourly pay rate: weekdays £14.50 and weekends £16.50 Mileage rate 45p