Personal assistant - united kingdom, burgess hill, west sussex

job title: personal assistant

location: burgess hill

hourly rate: £12

reference:dp1241

hours/shifts: saturdays and sunday between 12pm-7pm. weekdays between 4.30pm-7pm - exact times to be mutually agreed. job share.

i am a 29-year-old lady requiring a personal assistant to support me within my home and out in the community. i need support with my personal care and someone to be a companion during the evenings. i enjoy being read to and watching films and would love someone to share my interests. i require a female due to personal care needs and would relate to someone with a good sense of humour who will make me giggle. i love to socialise and being out and about where i can get some fresh air.

experience in the care sector is preferrable

summary

other requirements

• "exemption is claimed under the equality act 2010 part 1 schedule 9."

• must have a uk driving licence

• other :

all applicants must be willing to undertake an enhanced disclosure & barring service check if required.

successful applicants will be entitled to holiday pay and will be issued employment contracts.

description

typical duties

domestic -

occasionally prepare me food but this is usually done by my parents

personal care:

• assistance with applying cream

• general hair/skin care including brushing my hair

• changing pads

• dressing and undressing/ helping with buttons and fastenings

• getting into bed

• assistance with using a hoist

• getting in and out of the wheelchair ('transferring')

• mealtimes e.g. cutting up food, assistance to eat

social

• accompanying and assisting employer on shopping trips when required

• accompany employer when accessing social and leisure activities e.g. bowling

• occasional longer journeys- if we were to go away you may be required to come with us.

• accompanying to social events such as parties with friends

• accompanying to social meetings eg friends, family

• pushing the employer’s wheelchair when out.

• whilst on duty at the employer’s home watching tv and assisting with craft activities and reading.

• person specification

the successful applicant will be:

i thrive on interaction so would love someone to be chatty and socialise with me.

• female due to personal care needs

• respectful of the employer’s privacy and confidentiality

• reliable with good time-keeping

• able to both follow instructions and work on own initiative

• hygienic, tidy minded and well organised

• fit and healthy to undertake the required duties

• patience and possess excellent interpersonal skills

• honest, cheerful with a great sense of humour

• creative

• able to speak and read english to a reasonable standard

• legally permitted to work in the united kingdom

• able to work at all times to high standards of health & safety

previous experience preferred but this is not as essential as a kind and common sense approach to these roles.

please note, if you are successful in your application for this position you will be employed directly by the individual employer and not independent lives

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