Job Opportunity: Self-Employed Personal Assistant
Key job details
Penryn
£18 per hour
9 hours per week
0930 to 1230 on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays
Self-employed
Description
An opportunity has arisen for a kind, caring and reliable Personal Assistant to support a lady with dementia in Penryn. She needs support with personal care, to get around safely and communicate her wishes and needs. She is a sociable lady who enjoys the company of others, singing, dancing and trips out in the local community. She likes people who are kind, patient and take the time to let her speak and listen to her. Support should be able to motivate her to make the most of her day and recognise when she needs to spend time resting. So good interaction and observation skills are required. A PA who has experience with dementia and manual handling would be ideal, due to the ladies’ conditions.
Key responsibilities
To assist with washing, dressing and taking medication
Keeping the house tidy and perform laundry duties
Meal preparation
To assist with exercises and provide companionship
To drive to activities, places in the local community and shopping
Essential requirements
Applicants must:
Be self-employed
Hold a current Enhanced DBS (or willing to get one)
Hold the relevant insurance
It would be desirable to hold a full driving license and have access to their own roadworthy vehicle, or they can utilise the client’s vehicle
Terms:
This role requests a self-employed person to provide services directly to the client. You will be paid by them and not our organisation.