Personal Care Assistant for a lady P/T@ £17.52/hr in NR7 - FTE - £34.2k - NORWICH - NR7
Job Reference (55cc0b3c)
Are you looking for an exciting role that is fun, diverse and rewarding?
Despite my different health conditions, including autoimmune disorders, I am a 50-year-old lady with great humour and a light spirit. These, among others, ADHD, include fibromyalgia and Addison's Disease. I also have mobility issues and use a crutch indoors/outdoors and an electric wheelchair for longer distances outdoors. I am semi-retired and work as a counsellor 3 days a week in the afternoons. I have many hobbies, such as photography, building dollhouses, and quilting. However, despite this, I can get depressed at times.
As a Personal Assistant, you must be enthusiastic about communicating with and supporting me in a person-centred manner.
I am looking for a personal assistant (FEMALE due to nature of personal care work) for bank hours to cover sickness and holidays as and when required:
to cover the position of three Personal Assistants for a permanent flexible contract. As the three personal Assistants share the rota, you would only cover part of the week at a time (if 1 Personal Assistant is away, the maximum hours you might cover is 9 hours - 3 days)
Pay Rate £17.52 per hour
The schedule requested from you would be as follows (partial cover for each time):
· Mondays: 2 1/4 hours - PA 1
· Tuesdays: 4.5 hours -PA2
· Wednesday: 2 ¼ hours -PA3
· Thursdays: 2 ¼ hours - PA2
· Fridays: 4.5 hours -PA3
· Saturdays: 2 ¼ hours -PA3
· Sundays: 2 ¼ hours -PA1
evening hours (around 5 or 5.30pm)
. Friday: 1.5hours evening- fortnightly
. Saturday: 1.5hours evening- fortnightly
. Sundays: 1.5hours evening- fortnightly
. Mondays: 1.5 hours evening- fortnightly
The jobs entail:
1. Preparing breakfast,
2. Prior experience with helping with personal care (shower/dressing/hair drying),
3. Preparing a hot meal with "Hello Fresh".
4. You will also remind me to take my medication and prepare my lunch pack for work.
5. Tuesday and Friday will include social hours in which you would either do crafts with me or take me out to appointments/ coffee, etc.
6. Fortnightly there are some evening hours that are offered to you for dinner/ personal care on Friday, Saturday and Sunday (possibly Monday) when my husband goes away to visit his ill father. These are around 5pm and last for 1.5hours. Again these are on a cover basis.
Details:
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You MUST like dogs and cats as I have two very friendly cocker spaniels and two cuddly cats.
Working as part of a team is also essential. This is an employed position funded by Social Services.
Communication using technology such as a Brighthr app (rota) on your phone and a WhatsApp group is necessary for this job.
I embrace diversity and encourage applicants from all backgrounds and cultures. I also welcome applications from people from all walks of life but with experience in personal care.
An interview will take place at my home when convenient for both parties when a time is suggested; if not suitable, please suggest suitable times for you (Monday or Friday PM, if possible, as I do not work then).
Before applying, PLEASE answer these quick questions. Your application will only be considered only after you have answered these questions.
1. How long have you worked as a personal assistant/ carer?
2. What do you enjoy most in your job?
3. Tell me about a positive experience with dogs and cats.
4. Tell me about your experience with cooking.
5. How would you describe your personality?
6. What could get in the way of you fulfilling your role?
Thank you for answering these questions.
I look forward to meeting you.
Services
Meal Preparation
Personal Care
Domestic Care
Social + Leisure activities
Support to remain independent
Training
Essential PA Guide
Safeguarding Adults/Children
Moving & Handling
Food Hygiene
First Aid
Hand hygiene
Transportation
Full UK driving license
Own personal car
Medical
Safe Administration of Medication
Schedule, Pay & Hours
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ONA = Overnight Awake / ONS = Overnight Sleep