Independent Lives • Eastbourne, East Sussex
About this role
Looking for a happy, positive and kind PA
Ref
ES3090b
Location
Eastbourne
Details
This role is to support a Woman
The candidate should be a woman*
Drivers licence required
Yes
Own vehicle needed
Yes
Employment status
Employed
Hours per week
To be discussed
Hourly pay rate
£13.48
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My names Becky, I'm 44 and I've got muscular dystrophy and respiratory failure.
I'm looking for a happy, positive, supportive, kind and understanding PA to help me with day to day things. Like getting dressed, housework, errands and possibly going out over the summer.
Hours available are Monday to Friday 8.50am-10.50am (more hours would be available if we go out and about)
Must love dogs as a have a Labrador
Due to my condition it's very important I'm not around any kind of illness including coughs and colds
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Duties include
- Personal grooming
- Moving and handling
- Other relevant duties as required
- Housekeeping
- Shopping
- Companionship
- Dressing / undressing
- Bathroom assistance
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
- Able to speak and read English to a reasonable standard
- Reliability is so important for this role
Additional requirements
- Non-smoker due to medical reasons
- Vulnerable to the risk of infection and disease transmission
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.
If you are successful in your application for this position, you will be either engaged directly or employed by the individual employer and not by Independent Lives. The role may be offered on an employed or self-employed basis, depending on the suitability and agreement with the employer. If the role is employed, you will be entitled to holiday pay and issued an employment contract.
Please note
If you do not hear back within three weeks of applying, unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion.
*Exemption for gender is claimed under the Equality Act 2010 Part 1 Schedule 9
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