Personal Assistant DP6039

I need a PA to join my existing team in supporting my independence. I have EDS & am a semi-ambulatory wheelchair (power assisted) user. I need assistance with basic personal care (shower & dressing), household tasks, cooking from scratch, baking, shopping & going out. There are no lifting or manual handling requirements.

Ideally, I am looking to someone to cover 5-6 hours on a Friday during the hours of 9-5, with the possibility of extra hours on a Tuesday and when cover is required. I'm happy to be flexible for the right person.

Duties include:
- Personal grooming
- Other relevant duties as required
- Housekeeping
- Shopping
- Cooking
- Transportation
- Dressing / undressing

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
- Able to speak and read English to a reasonable standard
- Must be comfortable with pets
- Able to always work to high standards of health & safety

Additional requirements
Non-smoker preferred or someone willing to refrain from smoking during working hours

Notes:
All applicants must have the right to work in the UK and be willing to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check if required., Disability Confident
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Hours per week:
5-6 hours on Friday during the daytime + possibility of extra hours on a Tuesday & when cover is required Flexibility can be provided for the right person.

Hourly pay rate:
£14
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I am an easy going, practical & cheerful woman in my 40's. Our household is quite laid back & consists of my partner, our teenage daughter & our Bernedoodle. We run our own IT company from home.