PA needed for happy 97 year old lady CB2850
Pay: To be discussed depending on employment type
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: 14.5 hours per week (weekdays only) as bank cover; possible ongoing work for an established team of 2 PAs.
About this job
We are looking for a friendly and reliable Personal Assistant (PA) to provide bank cover for holiday and sickness. The candidate should be a woman, hold a valid driver’s licence, and be either employed or self‑employed.
- Cover dates: Wednesday 5th August – 21st August.
- Opportunity for ongoing bank work to cover holidays and sickness for an existing team of 2 PAs.
Key responsibilities
- Morning support (1.5–2 hours): prepare breakfast, prompt and administer medication, assist with dressing and personal hygiene, prepare a picnic‑style lunch, set reminder to eat, lock the property.
- Evening support (1–1.5 hours): prepare a hot meal, ensure the client is safe, warm and settled, secure the home before leaving.
- Additional support: provide snacks and encourage regular fluid intake, ensure the client is warm, comfortable and safe, assist with showering twice a week, occasional outings (e.g. trips to the garden centre).
- Duties include personal grooming, eating and drinking assistance, shopping, cooking, transportation, companionship.
About you
- Caring, patient and reliable.
- Experience with dementia is desirable.
- Able to work independently and with good time‑keeping.
- Hygienic, tidy, well‑organised, fit and healthy to undertake the required duties.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, honest and cheerful, creative.
- Able to speak and read English to a reasonable standard.
- Comfortable with pets (including two caged budgies).
- Ability to meet health & safety standards.
Additional requirements
- Vulnerable to the risk of infection and disease transmission.
- All applicants must have the right to work in the UK and be willing to undergo an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check if required.
Equal opportunities
Exemption for gender is claimed under the Equality Act 2010 Part 1 Schedule 9.
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme.
Contact Details:
Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd Recruitment Team
