A new opportunity for a kind, considerate and experienced PA to support a gentleman and his mother-in-law in their home. The gentleman has Parkinsons and Lewy-Body Dementia, and the lady is chair bound. They are looking for support a few days a week while the gentleman’s wife is at work.
Key job details
Redruth
£17.50 per hour
Approximately 24 hours per week
Tues, Fri and weekends
0830-1530 or potentially 1000-1500
Self-Employed
Main duties
Your duties would be to ensure some light domestic tasks are completed, e.g.to include cleaning,/ironing. The clients have adequate food and drink, ensuring that the gentleman is reminded to use the facilities and the lady is assisted to use the commode. Observe that medication has been taken at required times. The gentleman is a former paramedic with a keen interest in sport, particularly cricket, football and rugby, so someone who can discuss this is an advantage but not necessary! The lady has been described as able to “talk the hind leg off a donkey”, and at 94 is still very bright, so no worries there! The clients have a lovely 8-year-old black Lab, and he would need a short walk a day.
Key responsibilities
Light domestic duties
Support with accessing toilet facilities
Providing companionship and a friendly face
Taking the dog out for a short walk
Ensuring meals, snacks and drinks are available
Essential requirements
Great communication skills
Flexibility & adaptability to adapt to changing demands or unexpected situations
Full driving licence, access to a vehicle + business cover (if applicable)
Relevant Training/Qualifications
Proof of self-employment in the UK, insurance & DBS check
Data Protection and Confidentiality – follows UK GDPR regulations
Why apply?
If you enjoy supporting others, take pride in organisation, like dogs, sport, and meet the requirements above, this could be a rewarding role for you.
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.
