PERSONAL ASSISTANT REQUIRED BY A YOUNG DISABLED WOMAN 16 HOURS PER WEEK, MONDAY AND THURSDAY and 24 HOURS PER WEEK,TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, FRIDAY FOR PER in Leeds

Carolynne 

Posting for 7+ years

Leeds

Posted: 413 weeks ago

Ad ID: 31290407

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JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE personal Assistant x2

HOURS Post 1 - 16 hours per week, Monday and Thursday 10am - 6pm.
Post 2- 24 hours per week, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 10am - 6pm (week daytime rate £7.20 per hour) Plus occasional evening cover, advance notice given. Plus some holiday/ sickness cover if possible (there would be at least 2 weeks' notice for holiday cover)
LOCATION My home in Leeds (ls17 Moor Allerton Area), wider community.

PURPOSE OF JOB
I am a 26 year old disabled woman. I am very independent and like to do as much as I can, but need some support to do everything I want to do. I am looking for people with a good sense of humour and a positive, cheerful attitude who likes to be out and about and do lots of walking.
I need my PA's to provide back-up cover for each other for sickness and annual leave.
I need a person who can provide the assistance I require under my direction. My personal assistant must be reliable, honest, trustworthy and punctual.
The person I employ will have an understanding of the need of my confidentiality in all areas of work including total respect of my privacy.
My personal assistant must be able to handle the physical skills of lifting, pushing and bending. They do not have to be strong to do this, technique is as important as physical strength. Training can be provided for this.
SUPERVISION
My personal assistant will be directed by and accountable to me in all aspects of their work. They will ask what is required and not make assumptions about any aspect of the assistance I need or how it should be carried out.
MAIN DUTIES
The personal assistant will be required to do the following tasks and may be asked to carry out other tasks of a similar nature. I will inform them of which tasks need carrying out on a particular day. The domestic duties will only be required when I live alone. I also like to go out on day trips to different towns and cities so a lot of walking is involved.
PERSONAL CARE
Getting out of bed in the morning and into bed at night
Bathing/showering/washing and personal hygiene
Getting dressed/hair etc.
DOMESTIC TASKS
Washing
Ironing
Cooking and preparing meals
Cleaning up after meals
Light cleaning
ACCESS TO LEISURE
Accompany me on shopping trips
Accompanying me to get out and about using the bus and train pass which includes free travel for the PA
These tasks will be shared between all my PA's, you will not be expected to do all of the above.
There may be times when you will be required to get cash for me from machines, when this happens you will be required to sign a receipt book with time and date; I will also sign this as it's for both our benefits.
ANY OTHER REQUESTS I MAY RESONABLY MAKE.