Carer / Personal Assistant in Tower Hamlets London, England
Job description
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Early Morning Personal Assistant
Summary
Role:
To help a lively and ambitious individual to be independent, carry out personal care, maintain a clean home, access the community, and keep his cat.
I do not require medical knowledge, but the right candidate must be punctual, reliable and a quick worker. You need to enjoy working with people, be comfortable with providing personal care and want to help a busy, successful person to live an independent life.
Key Characteristics:
1. Professionalism and accountability;
2. You must arrive for shifts on time;
3. Be a strong communicator in the English language;
4. Follow instruction, and take initiative; and
5. Complete tasks with reasonable haste without rushing or hurting me.
Rate of Pay
£18 per hour, which reflects the standards expected. You will be given a contract of employment and associated benefits, including paid holiday and sick pay to encourage long-term engagement. The employer will provide an induction and training on the job.
Working Hours:
The usual working days will be Monday to Friday, 06:00 to 08:00am, but I might need you until 08:30.
About the Role
This job is about you helping me do things I cannot do alone so I can live life in the same way as anyone else. You will be assisting me to live my life the way I want by helping me with personal care, home maintenance, food preparation, and accessing the community.
Your primary objective will be helping me get out of bed, shower, eat breakfast, go to the toilet, wear a suit, and be ready for work on time.
If the job is being met, we will form a strong, friendly working relationship. I have a track record of my PAs working for me for a long time, and I am committed to your personal development. You will work for me directly; there is no agency involved.
I am based in Bethnal Green, London and live 10 minutes’ walk from Shoreditch High Street Station and 15 minutes’ walk from Bethnal Green Station. There are lots of local buses too.
About You
You do not need qualifications or previous experience to work for me. I have been using PAs for over 10 years and can help you make the transition to doing this kind of work.
You must arrive for shifts on time, be a strong communicator in the English language, follow instruction, take the initiative, and complete tasks with reasonable haste, without rushing or hurting me.
This job is ideal, but not necessarily, for a people person who does not want to work standard hours, studies, or has another (flexible) part-time activity or employment.
This job needs people to be on time because lateness causes disruption to my work and activities. It also causes stress and anxiety for me. Unplanned absences put pressure on your colleagues. You will also need to complete tasks with reasonable haste without rushing or hurting me.
The job does require good physical strength, because you must assist me to get in and out of my wheelchair. I weigh about 58kg, but I can bear weight through my legs. You will get manual handling training, but I do not use a hoist.
I have a speech impairment. This means good English is essential so that I can communicate with you. This helps us to work efficiently, effectively, and safely.
The job involves assisting me to care for my cat. You will need to be comfortable with cats.
Interviews
Interviews can take place for those who apply before then, and are eager to start.
How to Apply
If you think is the role for you, click on the link for lots of information about the job and the application form: https://www.danielholt.org/pajob
Thanks everyone. I look forward to hearing from you.
