I am a lady in my early 80s looking for a friendly and reliable Personal Assistant to support me in my home. I have dementia, cognitive decline and some mobility difficulties. The main purpose of the role is to provide companionship, supervision and practical support, while giving my husband time to focus on his own wellbeing. Ideally you will be able to work two afternoons per week for two hours each.
I enjoy chatting about my garden and my former career in flower arranging, so it would be lovely to find someone who shares these interests or would enjoy talking with me about them. When the weather is pleasant, we may sit together in the garden. During the colder months, we might stay indoors and enjoy a chat and a cup of tea. I also have a small dog whose company I enjoy, so you will need to be comfortable around dogs.
Your duties may include
- Providing companionship, reassurance and supervision
- Engaging me in conversation and activities that interest me
- Supporting me to follow my usual routines
- Reminding and encouraging me to use my mobility aids
- Helping me to remain safe and comfortable at home
- Providing assistance with personal care when required - female applicants only (Schedule 9 Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010)
About you
You will be:
- Friendly, patient and understanding
- Supportive, dependable and reliable
- Able to build a positive and trusting relationship
- Respectful of my dignity, choices and independence
Experience of supporting adults with dementia would be desirable but is not essential. An interest in gardening, flowers or flower arranging would also be welcomed.
Summary Terms and Conditions
- The rate of pay for this position is £12.89 per hour.
- Hours and times of work as follows: 4 hours per weeks, preferably worked over 2 afternoons each week.
- The annual holiday entitlement for this position will be equivalent to the work I would normally expect to be done during 5.6 consecutive weeks.
- Access to free Care Skills training for employed workers.
The post is subject to the following:
- A satisfactory enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check, the cost of which will be covered by the employer.
- Satisfactory references from two referees, one of which must be your current or last employer.
- Completion of a satisfactory probation period of 3 months.