Personal assistant - united kingdom, bath, somerset

job title: personal assistant (pa)

location: weston area, bath

job purpose: to undertake a variety of tasks to support a disabled woman to maintain her independence.

employer: a disabled person with m.e. this involves immune dysfunction and physical impairments.

8 hours per week £10.50-11.03 per hour.

main duties:

mileage costs for trips with or on behalf of employer will be paid.



preparing and cooking food. this will require an interest in nutrition and ability to cook healthy meals.
washing dishes and general kitchen cleaning
general cleaning and tidying of the flat
laundry and bed linen changes
assistance with home organisation and increasing accessibility of items in the home.



assistance with shopping & appointments
assistance with correspondence - phone calls, emails, letters and forms. assistance with organisation of paperwork



taking employer out by car to enable social activities, walking, access to green spaces or shopping for pleasure etc. this might involve pushing a wheelchair on occasions.
assistance with other leisure activities.



full training will be given.
no intimate care

essential requirements:
a valid driving licence, car and appropriate insurance. a competent driver, able to take employer to and from local destinations. willing, if necessary, to adapt their driving style to employer’s needs.
an understanding of food hygiene.
an understanding of infection control.
a willingness to wear a mask while working. this will be provided
basic computer skills.
to be a clear and open communicator, with good interpersonal skills, good organisation and time management skills.
understanding of working in a person centred way, understanding of disabilities.
successful applicants will be required to be fully vaccinated and to have a dbs check which will be paid for by the employer.
self-employed and job-share welcome.



personal attributes-

kind and enthusiastic
reliable and trustworthy
flexible and responsible
non judgemental
ability to recognise work/personal boundaries
sensitive and approachable

desirable:
to be a creative problem solver, with advocacy and negotiation abilities.

employer’s comments: a personal assistant will be employed to help me live the way i choose. getting the right assistance when i need it will allow me to lead my life independently. a personal assistant will do this by listening to what i want and helping me to achieve this. it is therefore vital that an employee has good communication and listening skills.

the role involves assisting me with a variety of tasks. like most people my day varies so it is difficult to list every task that is expected. after a period of familiarisation with duties you will be required to help with the following tasks. it is important that you can use initiative whilst at the same time being respectful of my wishes.

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