JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title Personal Assistant Job ref JH/LB/StratfordUponAvon
Location Stratford Upon Avon
Hours A range of hours are available with up to 6 sleep ins per 4 week rota.
Rate of Pay £14.00
About Me
I am a lady living in Stratford-Upon-Avon, who is looking to build a team of personal assistants to enable me to live as independently as possible in my own home. I am very proud of my achievements and need support to empower me to do even more and to achieve my personal ambitions. I have a cat and two Guinea Pigs who play a big part in my life - so you must be able to get on with cats and Guinea Pigs.
Main Duties
The overall aim of this role is to work as part of my support team to empower me to live independently in my own home.
The main duties are:-
- To support me on a one to one basis and to co-operate with me, my representatives and other team members in meeting my needs.
- To communicate effectively with me, my representatives and other team members.
- To support me to maintain and develop daily living skills.
- To support me with all aspects of personal care as necessary (e.g. washing, bathing and getting dressed).
- To transport me to and from my home and various locations on a daily basis as necessary. You are required to drive my own car.
- To support me with my medication and medical appointments as required.
- To support me to attend various alternative health treatments.
- To undertake normal domestic duties, as necessary, in my home, such as washing, ironing, cooking and cleaning.
- To actively support me at the gym, swimming sessions in the pool, going on walks and Wii fit.
- To support me to use IT equipment such as I pad, lap top and mobile phone.
- To support me in maintaining my flower and vegetable garden and to undertake garden duties as necessary, planting, weeding and watering.
- To support me to look after my pet cat and pet Guinea pigs including feeding, grooming and cleaning out hutch and litter tray when necessary.
- To organise and participate in events, activities and experiences which involve me in the local community in a positive manner.
- To encourage and enable me to make and maintain relationships with friends, family and neighbours.
- To accompany me and provide full support on short breaks and holidays.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
This person specification sets out the skills, abilities and attributes required for the post of my Personal Assistants.
The following are ESSENTIAL requirements for this post:
- The ability to work on a one to one basis with me and as part of my small team of PAs in providing support for myself.
- The ability to work flexibly within the team to ensure continuity of service during periods of annual leave and sickness.
- The ability to empower me in reaching my full potential in all aspects of independent daily living.
- The ability to communicate effectively with me and to put me at the centre of all you do whilst supporting me.
- The ability to take responsibility for my well-being and for the safety and security of my home, my possessions and my pets.
- The ability to support me with all aspects of personal care.
- The ability to support me to care for my pet cat and Guinea Pigs, including cleaning out litter tray/cage/hutch as and when necessary, feeding, grooming, applying medication when necessary and attending the vets.
- The ability to support me to maintain my home e.g. washing, ironing, cleaning, cooking, gardening and other household duties.
- To understand and demonstrate a healthy lifestyle and to take a positive and active role in activities such as walking, swimming and attending the gym
- To be a non-smoker
- To be reliable, punctual, and honest.
- To possess a full clean driving licence and be able to drive a car for use in taking me between my home and various other locations.
This position is open to female applicants only and is exempt under the Equality Act 2010 pursuant to Schedule 9, Part 1.
