Personal Assistant - SP/MJ/CCC1

Job Description 

Job Reference:  SP-MJ-CCC1    Closing Date: 7th October 2024

Job Title:   Personal Assistant

Rate of Pay: £14.55

Hours: 50.5 hours per week available. 2 vacancies to apply for. 7am – 12pm, 12pm – 5pm & 7.30pm – 8pm (Monday – Friday). Times can be flexible if needed. Please specify in your application what hours you are able to do.

Location: Old Colwyn, Conwy

Responsible to: You will be directly responsible to your employer.

Main Tasks:

To support and socialise with a lady within her household. She has been diagnosed with dementia which partially affects her short-term memory.

To help aid the lady with manoeuvring, taking medication, meal preparation and general activities around the home.

To support the lady with personal care.

To help the lady to get ready for bed.

To be pro-active and liaise with the lady and your employer regarding potential activities, all to be agreed with both.

Give due regard to Health and Safety in all environments.

Any other duties which may fall within the scope of this role, to be discussed and mutually agreed.

Undertake any further training, as mutually agreed.

Personal Specification:

To establish a professional standard of care, to be maintained at all times.

To undertake the role with due regard to the lady’s social needs.

Be trustworthy and kind.

Respect and safeguard the goods and property of the family.

Respect the privacy of the family and uphold confidentiality at all times.

Be punctual and reliable and have some degree of flexibility.

Bear in mind that the role is one of empowerment for the lady.

Special Conditions:  

A Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) and two satisfactory references are conditional for the post. This is a free and confidential process.

Disclaimer:

The Rowan Organisation is a registered charity which supports people who employ their own staff through Direct Payments.

Please be aware that this role is being advertised on behalf of an individual employer and you will not be employed by The Rowan Organisation, nor will we be held responsible for any situation arising from your employment.