PM039 Personal Assistants please quote job ref PM039 Apply Now JOB DESCRIPTION Part-Time Personal Assistant A LITTLE ABOUT MYSELF I am a disabled lady in my late thirties living in the Aberdare area. I use a wheelchair to move around my home and when out and about. I live with my mam and dad and we have one cat and one dogs. I look a lot younger than my years but don’t like being spoken to like a child. I enjoy watching television and DVD’s. I listen to lots of audio story tapes and I enjoy listening to music too. I enjoy spending time with my PA’s and like to do crafts. I love shopping and being outdoors in general when the weather is fine. I enjoy cooking. I’m fed via a gastronomy tube. PURPOSE OF THE JOB I have PA’s to provide me with personal care support in the mornings, evenings and weekend. PA’s help keep my bathroom and bedroom clean and tidy. On the Saturday I would like support to go out and about in the community. HOURS OF WORK There are 2 positions available, please indicate on your application which one you are applying for. 9 hours p/w – weekday mornings Mon - Fri 7am – 8am Saturdays 11am – 3pm, one Sat off per month 10 hours p/w – weekday evenings Mon, Wed, Fri 5.15pm – 7.15pm Saturdays 11am – 3pm, one Sat off per month RATES OF PAY £13.25 per hour TASKS WILL INCLUDE Personal care ie washing & dressing Support from chair to bed and back to my chair Cleaning and tidying my bedroom and bathroom Other reasonable tasks required during these hours Taking me outside the home Using my hoist and other manual handling equipment Pushing my wheelchair TYPE OF PERSON REQUIRED A person who is dependable and arrives on time Someone with experience in assisting with personal care A person who respects the privacy and confidentiality of working in some else’s home A person who finds the regular times suitable for their lifestyle A person with a positive commitment to this kind of work A person with a friendly, easy going manner Someone who is adaptable and flexible would be an advantage Someone who could provide extra hours as occasions arise would be an advantage A person who is physically fit enough to push my wheelchair Experience is important You will be comfortable driving a large mobility car ABOUT THE JOB Though a part time job, this will be a proper job requiring a National Insurance number to be submitted. A trial period will be necessary in the first instance of 6 months. The wage is paid fortnightly on return of a payslip provided by Dewis Centre for Independent Living. You are paid by cheque by the employer. You will receive appropriate annual leave. A DBS is compulsory, at no cost to you.