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Salary Vacancy Title: Female Personal Assistant or Livein carer
Reference Number: CZ8081
Location: Horsham
Hours per week: 7.45am – 1pm Mon – Fri, 8am – 10am Sat and Sun, 7pm – 8pm everyday
Hourly pay rate: £14 per hour for employed and £18 per hour (negotiable) for self employed
Mileage rate (if applicable): 45p a mile
Details
I am looking for care for a: woman
The candidate should be: a woman*
Driving licence required: yes
Access to own vehicle required: yes
Overnight care required: no
Job Description
Summary
I am a lady in my mid sixties and seeking experienced honest, reliable, punctual Personal Assistants to join my team of care PAs working either as self-employed or on an employed basis.
I have recently been diagnosed with two degenerative neurological diseases which have been life changing and has limited what I am now able to do for myself.
You must have a caring nature, positive attitude to match mine, patience, sense of humour and able to work under own initiative.
As my symptoms can vary even hourly you will need to be flexible and respond appropriately to my frequent symptom/medication induced changes that happen many times day.
In my spare time I have enjoyed many outdoor activities travelled a lot, wildlife, walking, National Trust, gardening, watching sport.
My hope is that by having support which will save my energy, that I can enjoy some of my passions again and perhaps you can even introduce me to some new ones.
If you feel you are able to provide any of the support I need then please apply.
I would consider a live-in arrangement to allow for versatility and a Live in care wage would apply.
Candidate qualities:
Respectful of the employer's privacy and confidentiality
Reliable with good timekeeping
Able to both follow instructions and work on own initiative
Hygienic, tidy and well organised
Fit and healthy to undertake the required duties
Patient and possess excellent interpersonal skills
Honest and cheerful
Creative
Excellent English and communication skills
Able to always work to high standards of health & safety
Other Personal Qualities:
Employee Duties:
Medication prompting/administering
Personal grooming
Eating and drinking assistance
Moving and handling
Clinical tasks
Other relevant duties as required
Administration
Housekeeping
Shopping
Cooking
Transportation
Companionship
Dressing / undressing
Bathroom assistance
Additional duties:
Additional requirements
The role requires close personal contact with an individual who is extremely vulnerable to the risk of infection and disease transmission. Preference may be given to applicants who have been fully vaccinated against Covid-19. Careful consideration will be given to applicants who can show the vaccination is not suitable for them on reasonable grounds.
Non-smoker preferred or someone willing to refrain from smoking during working hours
Vulnerable to the risk of infection and disease transmission
All applicants must have the right to work in the UK and be willing to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check if required.
Employed - Please note, if you are successful in your application for this position you will be employed directly by the individual employer and not Independent Lives. Successful applicants will be entitled to Holiday pay and will be issued employment contracts.
Self-employed - Please note, if you are successful in your application for this position you will be engaged directly by the individual employer and not Independent Lives this role is for a self-employed worker. Successful applicants will be required to prove self-employed status and undergo self-employment checks.
*Exemption for gender is claimed under the Equality Act 2010 Part 1 Schedule 9
