Jc06/13/cw8 - Personal Assistant / Care Assistant - Corby, United Kingdom - Crane Household

Crane Household

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Corby, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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Description

Position

Personal Assistant / Care Assistant

Job reference:
JC06/13/CW7

Hours

Two PA's to share 25 hours a week. This role guarantees a minimum of 16 hours per week, worked during school hours.

Days and times will be discussed and agreed at interview, additional available for cover as required.

Rate

£11.44 per hour for employed PA under PAYE

£13.92 per hour for self-employed PA's (evidence of self-employment and Liability Insurance will be required)

Area

Corby

About the employer

The employer is a visually impaired lady, with diabetes, Asthma and some mobility issues therefore uses a wheelchair. She lives with her teenage son.

A personal assistant is sought to support her continued independent life enabling her to enjoy her pastimes and also to assist her with her routine.

Main Duties

To assist the employer in the preparation and cooking of batch meals.
Cleaning and tidying the kitchen afterwards, as necessary.
Supporting with the employer's attendance of occasional, local outpatient appointments.
Support with completing the shopping.
Social inclusion to support when out in the community when the employer is using her mobility scooter or electric wheelchair.
To take Employer to occasional outpatient appointments, therefore a Car owner/driver (with business insurance) is preferable. Mileage will be paid (excluding commute)
General household tasks, vacuuming, dusting, hanging washing out etc.
Prompt with medication, ensure my medications has been taken.
Any other task which the employer may reasonably ask you to do which falls within the scope of the job as a Personal Assistant.

Additional employment information

The successful applicant will be friendly, able to give empathetic support, while respecting the employer's independence but also able to take instruction.

A can-do attitude and aptitude to assist the employer.

Must be flexible, trustworthy and active with a good sense of humour.

The role requires close personal contact with an individual who is extremely vulnerable to the risk of infection and disease transmission.

Preference may be given to applicants who have been fully vaccinated against Covid-19.

Careful consideration will be given to applicants who can show the vaccination is not suitable for them on reasonable grounds.

Please note you will be directly employed by the person (or their representative) that you will be assisting. The Council is
not the employer.

Job Type:
Part-time

Pay:
£11.44-£13.92 per hour

Schedule: