Personal Care Assistant

Personal Assistant / Carer**

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| **Purpose of the job**

• I am an older gentleman who has dementia living in the Camden area. I require a **bank carer/assistant** that can cover my existing team when they are on holiday or off sick.
• I love to go out daily and have regular daily activities. I am looking for someone to accompany me to Chalk Farm NW1 to my lunch club, and then head down to Camden Town NW1 for my art class.
• I am a very chatty man and likes a laugh and dancing. I am also a Frank Sinatra fan, and an Arsenal supporter. The qualities Im looking for in a PA are the following: they should like to have some banter, be able to walk well as I enjoy walking, have knowledge of the Camden area, and if not be able to use google maps on their phone. Some of my activities may involve bus journeys so using public transport is a necessity.

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| **Hours and rate of Pay**

• £14.10 per hour
• Up to 30 hours per week **as and when required.**

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| **Supervision**

• My personal assistant is accountable to the employer in all aspects of their work. They should always ask what my needs are and listen to my directions and requests.

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| **Main Duties**

• Support to access the community to engage in various social activities. Medication support.
• The main duties identified in the job description are examples of the expectations required; there may be occasions where you are reasonably requested to provide additional activities to be undertaken inside or outside of the home.

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• My assistant must be honest, trustworthy, and reliable.
• My assistant must respect my privacy and always maintain my dignity.
• My assistant must be enthusiastic and flexible with a caring disposition.
• You must be able to work well independently.
• The post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure which will be funded through your employer.
• It is essential that the carer has experience in working with dementia individuals.

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**Please note that this advert has been placed on behalf of one of our customers. Should your application be successful and you are offered the position, you will be directly employed by the customer and not by PeoplePlus**

**VACANCY CLOSING DATE: 10th MARCH 2025**