PM009 Personal Assistant
Dewis Centre for Independent Living | Hirwaun | findajob.dwp.gov.uk |
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Job Description
PERSONAL INFORMATION
I’m a disabled lady living in the Hirwaun area, near Aberdare. I share my home with my husband. I employ several personal assistants who provide other care and support. I have Multiple Sclerosis, which has affected my mobility, and therefore I use a wheelchair permanently with a vertical lift to my bedroom.
I use hoists to assist me with transferring safely in my home and spend much of my time at home though I am active and involved in some outside voluntary work. I enjoy going out socialising, which includes shopping, meeting friends and also an active member of a voluntary organization.
PURPOSE OF THE JOB
To provide me with support at home and in the community
HOURS OF WORK
Please apply with hours you are able to do.
RATE OF PAY
Meets NMW
TASKS CAN INCLUDE
Transfers using hoist
Toileting
Dressing/Undressing
Washing & Continence management
Laundry
General household tidying
Meal preparation
Accompanying me out and managing my wheelchair
TRANSFERS
Training and instruction will be provided by myself, my personal assistants, though the method is simple with no actual lifting is involved.
TYPE OF PERSON REQUIRED
Female applicant preferred
Easy going & friendly
Able to work on your own initiative
Respectful of someone’s home and property
Willing to listen
Positive attitude
Someone wishing to join a team
Someone who might cover other hours from time to time
Knowledge of M.S. useful
Experience not necessarily essential
ABOUT THE JOB
This position is a proper job requiring a National Insurance number to be submitted. A trial period will be necessary in the first instance. I will be your employer, paying you by cheque each fortnight and appropriate holiday pay will be given.
The post is subject to a probationary period and a DBS (Police) Check. I will use Dewis Centre for Independent Living to assist me with the payroll.
Apply Now
Job Description
PERSONAL INFORMATION
I’m a disabled lady living in the Hirwaun area, near Aberdare. I share my home with my husband. I employ several personal assistants who provide other care and support. I have Multiple Sclerosis, which has affected my mobility, and therefore I use a wheelchair permanently with a vertical lift to my bedroom.
I use hoists to assist me with transferring safely in my home and spend much of my time at home though I am active and involved in some outside voluntary work. I enjoy going out socialising, which includes shopping, meeting friends and also an active member of a voluntary organization.
PURPOSE OF THE JOB
To provide me with support at home and in the community
HOURS OF WORK
Please apply with hours you are able to do.
RATE OF PAY
Meets NMW
TASKS CAN INCLUDE
Transfers using hoist
Toileting
Dressing/Undressing
Washing & Continence management
Laundry
General household tidying
Meal preparation
Accompanying me out and managing my wheelchair
TRANSFERS
Training and instruction will be provided by myself, my personal assistants, though the method is simple with no actual lifting is involved.
TYPE OF PERSON REQUIRED
Female applicant preferred
Easy going & friendly
Able to work on your own initiative
Respectful of someone’s home and property
Willing to listen
Positive attitude
Someone wishing to join a team
Someone who might cover other hours from time to time
Knowledge of M.S. useful
Experience not necessarily essential
ABOUT THE JOB
This position is a proper job requiring a National Insurance number to be submitted. A trial period will be necessary in the first instance. I will be your employer, paying you by cheque each fortnight and appropriate holiday pay will be given.
The post is subject to a probationary period and a DBS (Police) Check. I will use Dewis Centre for Independent Living to assist me with the payroll.
Apply Now
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