PA needed for registered blind man in BS5 Easton - 3 hours min a week £9.38 an hour - BRISTOL - BS5
Job Reference (6a734816)
The job is to help support me to live an organised and independent life. I need help with paperwork, admin and correspondence . I also need some domestic help and somebody to do some gardening.
I sometimes need help preparing meals and occasionally need help with showering or bathing. No other personal care is required.
As a person I am outgoing but also have an introverted side. I have travelled to over 40 countries and, as well as English, speak a variety of languages including Urdu, Punjabi and German. I am studying law, have a degree in Physics and a Masters in Computer Science. I really love gadgets! I also volunteer for charities, have done some acting and also some writing.
I am looking for somebody who can be flexible as the hours might not be the same each week – there will be a minimum of 3 hours a week but some weeks it might be as many as 10.
It is important to me that you feel committed to the work. It is also important that you can think on your feet and that you have good eyesight for when we are outside together and you are guiding me.
As well as being registered blind I had a spinal injury which still affects me and limits my mobility. At times my mental health can dip so the right candidate would have some understanding of mental health and be able to be empathetic and responsive.
Main Duties
- Housework: cleaning, organising, shopping etc
- Some meal preparation
- Dealing with correspondence and paperwork, typing letters and reading emails.
- Driving to and accompanying at appointments, particularly medical appointments.
- Gardening
Personal Qualities and Attributes Required
- Flexibility as hours are likely to vary week on week
- Committed to the work
- Good sense of humour
- Ability to be organised
- Good initiative skills
- Good eyesight for guiding – able to anticipate the route ahead and communicate clearly and in plenty of time.
- Able to think on your feet
- Competent at reading aloud
- PC literate – able to type up letters, send emails, basic skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint
- Driving license, car owner is desirable
Note: All needs will vary from day-to-day and duties will alter accordingly.
Services
Meal Preparation
Personal Care
Social + Leisure activities
Support to remain independent
Transportation
Full UK driving license
Own personal car
Schedule, Pay & Hours
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ONA = Overnight Awake / ONS = Overnight Sleep