Personal Assistant

Description

Personal Assistant

Ref: ES3210

Location: Eastbourne

Details

This role is to support a Man

Drivers licence required: No

Employment status:

employed

Hours per week:

15 - 16 hours per week. Wednesday and Thursday 9:30am- 1pm. I also require cover on Sunday from approx 10am-2pm, but this is flexible and can be discussed. There may also be the opportunity for shifts on Saturdays, which can be discussed.

Hourly pay rate:

£12.21 per hour

I am looking for a personal assistant to assist my husband. He is a 69 year old male with an acquired brain injury following a heart attack at 46. He has poor mobility and orientation difficulties, he has lost his peripheral vision and has limited short term memory. He can be verbally challenging, but is good humoured!

Duties include:

Medication prompting/administering
Personal grooming
Other relevant duties as required
Housekeeping
Cooking
Companionship
Dressing / undressing

Transportation duties - depending on PA driver status

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

Must be comfortable with pets – dogs and cat
Driver with own vehicle would be an advantage, but is not essential

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.

Ad ID: 5417575151