Overview
I am looking for a Personal Assistant to help with household tasks which include cleaning and occasional meal preparation. The individual has mobility issues due to slipped disks and awaiting new knees, may use a wheelchair, and requires support accessing community socialising, shopping and appointments. The individual also experiences mental health challenges.
Environment
The employer enjoys dogs, horses, colouring and gardening, and keeps two large friendly dogs in the home.
Responsibilities
- Support and/or prompt with cooking/meal preparation and eating meals/drinks.
- Assist with household chores and general homemaking.
- Support and/or prompt to attend appointments (e.g. hospital, doctors).
- Help with food shopping.
- Assist in caring for pets.
- Provide transportation to school, work, college and social activities.
- Encourage socialisation and participation in activities.
- Promote friendships and independence.
- Develop a trusting one‑to‑one working relationship.
- Help with managing paperwork and correspondence.
- Assist with gardening.
- Support the individual in taking the dog for occasional walks.
- Report all accidents and hazards immediately and ensure safety at all times.
Requirements
- Be honest, reliable, trustworthy, punctual and maintain confidentiality.
- No social media engagement that discloses private information.
- Be proactive and work on own initiative.
- Show patience, support and caring attitude.
- Strong listening skills and provide non‑judgemental emotional support.
- Be empathetic.
- Have genuine interest in supporting people with disability/illness.
- Be able to adapt flexibly to daily needs.
- Have a lively personality.
- Provide proof of business insurance if acting as car driver.
Additional Information
The tasks may vary from day to day and other duties may be performed as reasonably required. It is essential to keep the person’s safety in mind at all times.
Equal Opportunity
Disability Confident employer: This employer will offer an interview to any applicant declaring a disability and meeting the minimum criteria for the job.
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