Female Personal Assistant

Ref: MVES730

Location: Eastbourne

Details

This role is to support a Woman

The candidate should be a woman*

Drivers licence required: No

Employment status:

employed

Hours per week:

5-hour shifts, up to 6 shifts per week. Some night hours possible in the future.

Hourly pay rate:

£13.50

I am a positive, funny, kind and caring lady in my early forties. I am looking for a team of personal assistants to support me to live independently in my own home and get out and about. I enjoy being taken to the theatre, (musicals or pantomimes), the cinema, bingo, meals out, parties, walks along the seafront (weather permitting) and spending time with family and friends. In 2015 I was diagnosed with cancer and unfortunately through having treatment I acquired some brain damage which has caused multiple physical disabilities. However, I have a positive outlook on life and enjoy it to the best of my ability despite this. This will be a rewarding, long-term role for the right person.

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
  • Dressing / undressing
  • Bathroom assistance

  • Car Owner/driver desirable but not essential

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

  • The ideal candidate will be resilient and have experience of supporting people with complex needs.

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

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