PERSONAL ASSISTANT NS35849

A gentleman late fifties requires the support of a Personal Assistant approx. twice a week to assist with showering. Early mornings from 7.30am -8.30am.

Also requires assistance with some house chores. i.e hoovering, washing and generally tidying around the home.

To build up the gentleman's confidence, self esteem, and encouragement on choice of what activities he would like to participate in and places he would like to visit.

The Client can mobilise independently and he is able to use the stair lift independently to access the first floor of the property.

Principal duties and responsibilities:

Providing for the personal care needs of the employer, such as showering

Enabling the employer to interact socially in their community

Providing support to the employer whilst shopping and attending activities of interest

Supporting the employer to develop independent living skills

To provide companionship in the employer's home, including engaging in conversation with the employer and providing them with social interaction

Ensuring the employer's safety at all times during your working hours

To carry out any other reasonable tasks that are requested by the employer during your working hours

To ensure compliance with Data Protection Act.

Be mindful of safeguarding issues, and feedback any concerns to Carmarthenshire County Council immediately on )

1. Ability to develop supportive and caring relationship with employer.

2. To undertake all duties in a friendly and helpful manner.

3. Able to contact people on behalf of the employer when necessary.

Job Working Environment:

Working in employer's homes and supporting them to access facilities and community activities.

Person specification - Qualifications, Knowledge, Experience & Skills:

Caring, patient and friendly.

Responsible, reliable and honest.

Proactive and self-motivated with the ability to work on own initiative.

Has good local knowledge of the area where the employer lives.

Good time-keeping and flexibility around working patterns and duties as determined by the employer's requirements.

Ability to keep simple records such as time recording.

Good communicator able to talk to people on behalf of the employer when required.

Able to develop long-term supportive and consistent relationships with employers.

Be prepared to undergo training in order to best meet the employers need.

Disclosure Barring Service (DBS)

A Disclosure Barring Service Check (DBS) / criminal record check will require to be undertaken for this post. This will be completed on acceptance of job offer.