Personal Assistant

Ref: CSES813

Location: Eastbourne

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Details

This role is to support a Woman

The candidate should be a woman*

Drivers licence required: Yes

Employment status:

employed

Hours per week:

154 hours per week 56 of which will be a sleep in duty paid at £50.00 per night

Hourly pay rate:

12.00

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Do you like going to the theatre, shopping and have a good sense of humour? Then this is the role for you. I am looking for a team of two PA's to support me 24/7 to live in my own home. You would work a week on and have a week off.

I am a 44 year old lady, I live in a flat, which has been specially adapted to suit my needs. Following an accident in 2008, I have locked in syndrome. I am fiercely independent and am looking for a team of PA's who will work with me to promote my independence and support me to live the life I want to lead.

I communicate using a rainbow communication board, and am able to use my eyes to indicate yes or no to closed questions.

My support would roughly be between 08.00 and 22.30/23.00, there is a two hour break daily. This is usually taken in the afternoon, but is dependent on what is happening on a particular day. Between the hours of 23.00 and 08.00, you would do a sleep in duty, there is a separate bedroom for you to use. I wake rarely in the night, but need to know there is someone there, just in case.

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
Looking after pets
Dressing / undressing
Bathroom assistance

I use a hoist, so previous experience of using a hoist would be beneficial. Training can be provided.
I have my own vehicle and love going out and about, someone prepared to drive my van would be great.

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
Must be comfortable with pets
Able to always work to high standards of health & safety

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