I am a friendly 41-year-old female suffering from severe – M.E, Fibromyalgia, POTS, occasional seizures, sickness, Osteoarthritis and hypermobility. I suffer from an auto – immune condition.
I love nature, animals, films, being in the garden and growing plants and taking photos. I am looking for someone who can help me with my personal care, housework, paperwork such as benefits forms and recording hours for the PA role, appointments, phone calls and help in activities within the home or garden that enrich mental wellbeing such as being in the garden, watering and helping with activities within the garden I can no longer physically do but enjoy being part of.
I am looking for someone who is quieter but has a good sense of humour and has a good understanding of energy limiting condition. This is very important.
I am looking for someone who is looking for a long term, permeant position. No temporary applications please.
It is important to be respectful of my privacy and confidentially, must be reliable with good timekeeping, able to follow instructions and work on their own initiative.
It is important to be willing to take on extra tasks that may result of having a family in the future.
Someone who is tidy and well organised, fit and healthy to undertake required duties, patient and possess good interpersonal skills, honest and cheerful, creative, must be able to help look after 4 friendly cats, able to always work to high standards of health and safety, someone patient, warm and dependable, comfortable with personal care, able to engage in calm, activities, experience in the conditions listed is highly desirable, able to speak English to a high standard due to cognitive difficulties, non- smoker.
I require someone who can also help with admin skills such as filling in benefit forms, doing PA related paperwork such as recording hours. Basic IT skills are essential.
This is a great opportunity for someone who is passionate about making a genuine difference in another person’s life whilst supporting me through my illnesses and disabilities showing kindness, support and understanding. I require help with day-to-day tasks and activities such as.
Duties include –
Personal care such as washing, dressing, shaving, washing, brushing and drying hair, occasional getting to and from the toilet.
Light Household duties such as laundry, changing the bed, dusting and vacuuming, cleaning work surfaces, bath, shower and toilet, as well as helping look after my cats. Keeping hygiene areas clean,
Preparing and cooking healthy meals
Help making up, organising and stock checking medicines.
Transportation to and from appointments or relevant places as necessary
Other relevant duties as required.
Further details
The candidate should be female due to personal care
Driver’s license is required
Employment status –
Employed or self employed
Hours –
3 mornings a week, Thursday, Friday mornings (times to be confirmed, likely 8 - 12, possibly 9 -1) and Saturday or Sunday for one hour. Ref Personal Care Assistant 02
Please note I am also posting the same job, Monday - Wednesday, times to be confirmed but likely 8-12 or 9-1pm. Ref Personal Assistant 01
Hourly pay rate –
£24.00 per hour
Notes –
Masks will be required to be worn at all times due to auto immune condition, comfortable cotton masks will be provided.
Perfumes or fragrance must not be worn due to constant nausea.
Feel confident responding calmly and appropriately in an emergency situation should it occur.
Basic IT skills.
Pay: £24.00 per hour
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
