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Self-Employed Personal Assistant - Penn, WV4 (MF)

Job title: Personal assistant (PA)

Reporting to: The Employer

Location: Penn, Wolverhampton WV4

Job purpose

To assist with a variety of tasks which will enable the person who needs care and support to live their personal and social life according to their wishes and interests.

This role involves overnight support.

About the employer

Our client is an 86-year-old gentleman who has dementia and lives in the WV4 postal code area of Wolverhampton and is looking to recruit either 1 or 2 Self-Employed Personal Assistants (PA). Our client is supported by family as well.

The PA will support our client to enable them to live their best life possible.

Main duties

Personal care:

To support with all aspects of personal care e.g. washing, shaving, dressing etc
To support with taking to/from the bathroom
To support with assisting to and getting up out of bed
To administer as necessary medications – may need inhaler (ad hoc during the night /in morning) * Note family administer medication during day) *

Domestic duties:

To provide drinks, and snack as required (Family provide main meals during day)
To prepare breakfast (Cereal and drinks)
To change /replace bed linen as necessary
To do laundry and ironing as required (minimal)
To ensure home is left clean and tidy at end of shift

Type of person that you/they are looking for

Values:
Has the ability to build good relationships based on trust and respect
Able to work alone (There is always family on call)
Demonstrates a flexible, adaptable, positive approach and is easy going
Has a sense of humour
Experience:
Of working with people with dementia either in a domiciliary / own home/ residential setting is essential
Of having a person-centred approach that supports independence enabling our client to live the best possible life
Of providing high-quality care and companionship
Of supporting a client with daily/night routines and activities as/if necessary
Of communicating effectively with client, families, and other healthcare professionals as necessary
Of respecting confidentiality
Of maintaining a safe and clean-living environment

Hours of work: 24 hours per week – Friday & Saturday 8pm-8amWednesday and Friday availability.

Rate of pay: £18.88 per hour

Successful applicants will require DBS checks & Employment References and insurance.

This role is funded by the Local Authority and is paid 4 weekly.

Direct Payment Application Form

PA Starter Form

Appointeeship Application

P.E.E.R.S.

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Paizlee

Self-Employed Personal Assistant - Penn, WV4 (MF)

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