At a Glance
- Tasks: Support daily living activities, accompany on outings, and assist with tech and correspondence.
- Company: Join a warm, pet-friendly household in Acomb, York.
- Benefits: Earn £13.45ph, enjoy paid holidays, and receive training opportunities.
- Other info: Flexible duties in a supportive environment with opportunities for personal growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in someone's life while having fun and enjoying banter.
- Qualifications: Full UK driving licence and a good sense of humour are essential.
The predicted salary is between 13.45 - 13.45 £ per hour.
YJMO/961C Personal Assistant in Acomb, York £13.45ph
I enjoy getting out and about, whether that’s going for a drive in the countryside or taking a walk along the beach and enjoying the fresh air.
I also like shopping trips and listening to music or sports on the radio.
At home, I enjoy spending time in the kitchen cooking, with support from my PA, and relaxing with sci-fi, comedy and horror films.
I’m looking for someone who can support me to stay active, enjoy my interests, and make the most of my time both at home and out in the community.
Myself, my wife and my 21-year-old daughter are all severely sight impaired and are currently waiting for a Guide dog to further assist us.
We have a small team of PA’s who support us as a family.
We are a pet Friendly household with 2 cats currently.
To assist with a variety of tasks which will enable/assist me in all aspects of daily living including accompanying me to get out and about, supporting me with tech and correspondence and accompanying me to enjoy time with my daughter on days out.
At present I am a white cane user, but outdoors in busy areas I require my PA to guide me. Guide training can be provided.
A full uk driving licence is essential for this role.
I have my own vehicle for PA’s to drive me in.
I require a confident driver who is willing to drive long distances to support me to visit family members.
This would require a stay over in a hotel which would be paid for for you. Plus additional overnight salary would be paid as well. This would only be occasionally.
A good sense of humour is essential as I enjoy a bit of banter.
- Domestic Duties
- Support with laundry, including bed changing.
- Support with housework, hoover, polish, cleaning bathroom, kitchen etc
- Chop, prepare food and meals.
- Pick up prescriptions.
- Social Duties
- Accompany me to the shops.
- Accompany me to social activities.
- Go food shopping with or without me.
- Support me to go shopping, act as my sighted guide and describe items.
- Other Duties
- Read and help respond to mail if needed.
- Assist me reading or doing things on technology
- Support me to attend any appointments.
- Assist me with making telephone calls.
These duties may vary from day to day, and it is important that you have a flexible approach to your work.
You should be
- Warm, approachable and professional
- Able to communicate well with others, and understand how your communication must change in different circumstances
- Calm and well organised
- Open minded
- Reliable and trustworthy
- Able to accept responsibility
- Able to work on own and work with initiative as the occasion arises
- Clean and have no unhygienic habits
- Willing to learn the job well.
You will receive paid holidays and the opportunity for training relevant to your role.
Successful applicants must be eligible to work in the UK. This post is subject to DBS checks the cost of which will be met by your employer.
Please follow the application process quoting reference number YJMO/961C.
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