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Job Ref: LC OH – Female Personal Assistant required to support disabled woman- immediate startClosing date: 11th June 2019 There is FREE CAKE for an Awesome Tea maker (whose meal prep skills would make JustEat proud) who is required to assist a crafty creative superwoman with a variety of tasks both at home and in life.Personal qualities are much more important than experience and would include:* An addiction to Starbucks and cake is beneficial but not necessary.* As is a passion for accidentally on purpose not window shopping.* A Psychic connection to Gordon Ramsays cooking skills not necessary but ability to cook is desirable.* Must be organised and able to use their own initiative* Reliable, trustworthy and sensitive* Ability to encourage me to think positive* A sense of humour is advantageous.* No PVG is required.Now the boring bit (sorry)Support required:* Personal care & showering assistance.* Meal preparation and general housework* Prompting to take medication, attend appointments and organise my diary* Encourage/ Assist and Accompany me to social events, leisure activities and general outings.* Ensure, encourage and remind me to eat meals.* Assistance with shopping & collection of medication.Hours:23 hours per week.? Pattern will be discussed at interview.Post requires a degree of flexibility due to my health needs and attendance of various appointments (can be discussed further)Rate of pay: ?9.18 per hourDate as PostmarkedDear Applicant Ref: LC OHPlease find enclosed a job description and application form for the post with the above job reference number.If you are short-listed you will be contacted in due course by our client. If you do not hear from them within four weeks from the closing date, you can presume the post has been filled. Unfortunately we are unable to write to those who have not been short-listed for interview. Thank you for applying for the job and good luck with your application!Yours faithfullyJob Title:Personal AssistantJob Ref:LC OHPosition Type23hrs per weekDate Posted:May 28, 2019Hours RequiredPosting Expires:June 11, 2019Personal Specification The ideal candidate will have the following:A caring nature and a positive attitudeAbility to show compassion where requiredReliable and Punctual.Good sense of humour.Ability to work unsupervisedAbility to use their own initiative.Trustworthy and Flexible. Flexible to meet employer’s needsGood communication and listening skills.Able to commit to the postGood interpersonal skills.Experience and empathy of employers’ health issues.Ability to respect the employer’s family life.Ability to respect confidentiality of employer and their childrenMust be relaxed around a very friendly cat.Ability to smoke out with the employers homeAdvantageousExperience in massage therapy The post:Hourly rate for day shifts: ?9.18Post is for 23hrs per week. Job DescriptionThe above post is to provide assistance and support to a woman her mid 30’s with severe ME, Diabetes and other health ailments. She is predominantly house bound, usually only getting out once – twice a week depending on health and support. The Successful candidate should be able to work in often quiet and fairly low light conditions, normal lighting in kitchen. The Candidate must also be sympathetic to the avoidance of sensory issues such as strong chemicals, perfume, smoke, excessive noise or bright lights. The Employers health needs are such that the successful candidate must inform the employer immediately of any health risks even minor infections and symptoms to allow the employer time to determine whether the candidate should stay off sick. The successful candidate must be able to accept physical, emotional and mental limits of ME without imposing negative opinions.The Successful Candidate will be employed to help the employer to live her life the way she chooses. “Getting the right assistance when I need it allows me to lead my life independently. A Personal Assistant will enable me to do this by listening to what I want and following my instructions. It is therefore vital that an employee has good communication, confidentiality and listening skills.”The job involves assisting the employer with a variety of tasks. Like most people, her day varies so it is difficult to list every task that is expected of a Personal Assistant. After a period of familiarisation with the duties, the successful candidate will be required to assist the employee with the following tasks, sometimes without close supervision. The candidate will therefore need to be able to work on their own initiative whilst at the same time be respectful of the employees wishes. You do not have to be superman to do the job well but general good health and a good sense of humour is important.The Role:Providing personal, dietary and health care as well as domestic support. Communicate professionally and warmly with all visitors to the home including family and friends.Act as a key worker providing friendship and supporting the needs of your employer.Take part in social activities both within and externally to the home.When required, accompany your employer to appointments outside the home.Assist your employer with personal hygiene needs, when required.Work as part of a team within the employers’ home.Attend training as requiredThe Duties:Personal TasksEssential:Assistance with eating and drinkingAssistance with medication Assistance with pain relief – massageAbility to provide emotional support, encourage stress reduction, pacing.If RequiredAssistance getting in and out of bedAssistance with showering / bathingEnsuring safety when using the bathroomAssistance with dressing and undressingAssistance with brushing hair Assistance with correspondence, filling forms, resolve benefit issues and budgeting.Domestic TasksHelp with preparing shopping list Suggest and help in planning mealsPreparing meals and assisting employer to cook. Social TasksAssisting employer outdoors with social, medical and other necessary appointmentsAssisting as required with visitors to the hometaking messages from telephone;Assistance with Shopping as requiredEncourage recovery techniques, i.e. pacing, relaxation, meditation, stretchingAny other reasonable taskAdditional NotesReviewed By:Click here to enter text.Date:Click here to enter a date.Approved By:Click here to enter text.Date:Click here to enter a date.Last Updated By:Click here to enter text.Date/Time:Click here to enter text.APPLICANT INFORMATIONTitleFirst NameSurnameAddressCityPost CodePhone NoEmail AddressNational Ins NoMobile NoDo you Hold a Current PVGYES FORMCHECKBOX NO FORMCHECKBOX Have you ever been convicted of a crime?YES FORMCHECKBOX NO FORMCHECKBOX If Yes. Please give details:Previous EmploymentCompanySupervisor nameAddressPhone NoJob TitleSalaryResponsibilitiesFromToReason for LeavingMay we contact your previous supervisor for a reference?YES FORMCHECKBOX NO FORMCHECKBOX CompanySupervisor nameAddressPhone NoJob TitleSalaryResponsibilitiesFromToReason for LeavingMay we contact your previous supervisor for a reference?YES FORMCHECKBOX NO FORMCHECKBOX CompanySupervisor nameAddressPhone NoJob TitleSalaryResponsibilitiesFromToReason for LeavingMay we contact your previous supervisor for a reference?YES FORMCHECKBOX NO FORMCHECKBOX EducationFromToQualifications ObtainedPersonal Statement – Experience, skills and general comments.NOTE: After reading the Job Description carefully, consider what skills and experience you have that are suited to this post. They need not have been gained in paid employment and may include special interests relevant to the post. If you need additional space please use a separate sheet.Do you have a current full driving licenceYES FORMCHECKBOX NO FORMCHECKBOX Do you own a Car?YES FORMCHECKBOX NO FORMCHECKBOX If yes, would you be prepared to use it for work?YES FORMCHECKBOX NO FORMCHECKBOX Comments:When would you generally be available to work? (Please tick and if possible state times)MorningAfternoonEveningNightMondayTuesdayWednessdayThursdayFridaySaturdaySundayIf successful what date would you prefer to start?ReferencesPlease list two –three people who can be contacted to provide professional referencese.g. former employer, college tutor, other professionals – not friends or relatives. Full NameRelationshipCompanyPhone NumberAddressFull NameRelationshipCompanyPhone NumberAddressFull NameRelationshipCompanyPhone NumberAddressDisclaimer and signatureI certify that my answers are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. If this application leads to employment, I understand that false or misleading information in my application or interview may result in immediate dismissal.SignatureDateClosing date for application form is 15/5/19 ................
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