Personal Assistant Required 16 hours per week In St George - BRISTOL - BS5
Job Reference (baa5a91b)
I am looking for a caring and empathetic person to work as my personal assistant (PA).
I’m a 69 year old blind woman and I’m physically fit.
Experience of working with the blind would be preferable but not essential as appropriate training will be given. For me, it’s more important to recruit someone who’s the right type of person.
I have four key values that I look for in PAs:
§ reliable and trustworthy
§ knowing when it’s appropriate to step in and help
§ maintaining a balance between caring and supporting
§ a willingness to learn.
If you can empower, encourage and respect my right to make my own decisions about how I want to be assisted, and are willing to learn new skills, I’d like to hear from you!
Clean driving licence, own car and appropriate insurance.
Daily tasks will include helping with shopping, assisting with household tasks and supporting me to access the community, e.g. Meetings and appointments.
A love of animals is a must (I have a guide dog two cats) and part of your duties will be dog walking, usually with me.
I like to swim once a week and would like the successful applicant to be a good swimmer and able to guide me in the water. This is not essential.
If you think that you have the right values, please upload a CV ( If available ) and brief cover letter.
Enhanced DBS check required
References required.
Hours: 16 hours per week spread over 3 weekdays. Days & Times to be agreed.
Rate of pay £9.50 per hour (paid holiday entitlement 5.6 weeks per year pro rata.)
Mileage allowance paid at 46p per mile
Closing Date 30.7.21
Services
Meal Preparation
Domestic Care
Social + Leisure activities
Support to remain independent
Training
Essential PA Guide
Safeguarding Adults/Children
Transportation
Full UK driving license
Own personal car
Schedule, Pay & Hours
Time
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ONA = Overnight Awake / ONS = Overnight Sleep