MVOG979 Personal Assistant Please quote job reference MVOG979 on application. Apply now JOB DESCRIPTION Personal Assistant A LITTLE ABOUT MYSELF I’m a 77-year-old female who enjoys my pets, light gardening and watching western or action movies. I have dementia and depression. I am happy to watch a movie, but I need encouragement to garden and walk the dog, so a keen proactive gardener would be ideal, someone who will potter by themselves and encourage me out. PURPOSE OF THE JOB I need reassurance when I am confused, someone to provide/assist with making meals, prompting medication and help with self-care. Light cleaning and laundry as and when needed. I will need accompanying to medical appointments. HOURS OF WORK Hours of work: Every day 8.30-9.30am, 12.30-13.30pm, 7-7.30pm Hours divided between the existing and the new PA based on mutual agreement. Holiday cover for the other PA. Mileage and expenses for visits out of the house are available RATES OF PAY £12.10 per hour TASKS CAN INCLUDE Mornings and evenings would be for help with medication, food, and self-care. Afternoon visits would be mainly for socialising and reassurance, making snacks and drinks and preparing dinner. On certain occasions I may need some help going to doctor appointments in Barry. Some light housework TYPE OF PERSON REQUIRED I need someone reliable and punctual so I can keep to a routine, a person who is chatty and friendly is essential, some interest in animals and gardening would be good. Must be happy to work in a home with animals, who might encourage me to go for a walk or to the shops. Experience working with people with memory and confusion issues would be ideal but not essential. ABOUT THE JOB This will be a proper job requiring a National Insurance number to be submitted. A trial period of six months will be necessary in the first instance. The wage will be paid four-weekly on return of a payslip provided by the Centre for Independent Living. You will receive appropriate holidays and holiday pay. This post is subject to an enhanced police check (DBS) and training may be required if identified by the employer.