Employed PA Wanted in Seaford
Ref: LTES1677
Location: Seaford
Details
This role is to support a Woman
Drivers licence required: No
Employment status:
Employed
Hours per week:
6 evenings per week from 4.00pm for 45 minutes. No call required on a Wednesday.
Hourly pay rate:
£15.00ph
We are seeking an employed Personal Assistant (PA) to support our friendly relative in her own home.
About S and the support required
S is a lovely 92-year-old woman who remains active, also tries to be as independent as possible and lives in her own home. She has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease and is gradually becoming more reliant on support from her family and others.
We are looking for a kind and patient PA to visit 6 evenings per week from 4.00 pm for 45 minutes. The role involves:
• assisting with or heating a prepared hot meal in the microwave;
• encouraging S to eat her meal and enjoy a hot drink; and
• providing friendly conversation and companionship.
S does not need assistance to eat or drink, but gentle encouragement would be helpful. She enjoys conversation and will happily chat while you support her. She has many interest as such as art, countryside and loves animals
Experience and qualities
Experience of supporting someone with Alzheimer’s disease would be an advantage, but patience and kindness are essential.
There will also be scope for you to pick up extra hours to cover holidays or sickness for our other PA.
If this role sounds right for you, please apply - we would be delighted to hear from you.
Duties include:
- Cooking - Heating or helping S to heat a ready meal in the microwave.
- Eating & Drinking Assistance - Prompt to eat and drink.
Candidate qualities:
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. If the role is offered on a self-employed basis, you will be responsible for the cost of your own DBS check.
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.
Please note: If you do not hear back within three weeks of applying, unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion.
*Exemption for gender is claimed under the Equality Act 2010 Part 1 Schedule 9
