Personal Assistant

Description

Personal Assistant

Ref: CSES813

Location: Eastbourne

Details

This role is to support a Woman

The candidate should be a woman*

Drivers licence required: Yes

Employment status: employed

Hours per week: Shift A - 07.45 -14.30 - Saturday and Sunday only

Shift B 14.15 - 22.00

Shift C 21.45 - 08.00 This includes an 8 hour sleep in shift for which a flat rate of £50.00 will be paid plus 2 hours and 15 minutes, which will be paid at an hourly rate of £12.21.

Hourly pay rate: 12.21

Do you like going to the theatre, shopping and have a good sense of humour? Then this is the role for you. I am looking for a team of PA's to support me 24/7 to live in my own home.

I am a 44 year old lady, I live in a flat, which has been specially adapted to suit my needs. Following an accident in 2008, I have locked in syndrome. I am fiercely independent and am looking for a team of PA's who will work with me to promote my independence and support me to live the life I want to lead. It is important that you demonstrate that you have an understanding of being a worker in my home and recognise that I am at the heart of my care and support.

I communicate using a rainbow communication board, and am able to use my eyes to indicate yes or no to closed questions.

I have three shifts available -

Shift A - 07.45 -14.30

Shift B 14.15 - 22.00

Shift C 21.45 - 08.00 This includes an 8 hour sleep in shift for which a flat rate of £50.00 will be paid plus 2 hours and 15 minutes, which will be paid at an hourly rate of £12.21.

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 Dressing / undressing
Bathroom assistance
I use a hoist, so previous experience of using a hoist would be beneficial. Training can be provided.
I have my own vehicle and love going out and about, someone prepared to drive my van would be great.

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

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

Ad ID: 5416753963