A new opportunity is available for a kind, considerate and experienced PA to support a gentleman in his home. The gentleman has Parkinson’s and Lewy-Body Dementia and requires support a few days a week while his wife is at work. The role includes supporting him with daily living needs, such as prompting him to use the bathroom, ensuring that he has access to food and drink throughout the day, and observing that his medication is taken at the required times. Light domestic tasks, including cleaning and ironing, will also be part of the role. The family also have a lovely eight-year-old black Labrador who would benefit from a short walk each day.
The gentleman’s mother-in-law also lives in the home. She is chair-bound and has her own care team who manage her personal care needs. Your involvement with her would be minimal but important, ensuring she has drinks when needed, engaging in a friendly chat and generally making sure she is comfortable and okay.
The gentleman is a former paramedic with a strong passion for sport — especially cricket, football and rugby — so enjoying a good conversation about sport would be a bonus, although this is not essential. His mother-in-law, despite being 94 and chair-bound, remains very bright and talkative, so there will be plenty of friendly conversation in the household.
Key job details
Redruth
£20 per hour
24 hours per week
Self-Employed
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
Work Schedule
Weekend - hours would be between 9 and 6 a 4hr stint, flexible.
Weekdays - Tuesday & Thursdays, most likely afternoons. Some occasional evenings arranged via prior discussion.
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.
