Personal Assistant

5 months ago

London, United Kingdom Action on Disability Full time

_Are you looking for rewarding, flexible work that can fit around your current commitments?_
- Do you want to support individuals to live independent, fulfilled lives?_
- Then working as a Personal Care Assistant (PA) is for you_
- At Action on Disability, we support individuals to employ their own care and support staff (we are not a recruitment agency; we are a support service). This means you will not be employed by Action on Disability, but directly by the individual themselves or by a representative who is acting on their behalf._
- We have a few people based in _**Hammersmith and Fulham**_ _that are looking for a personal assistant._
- We currently have someone who is looking for an ideal PA to start ASAP._

**About Me**:
I am a 57 year old disabled woman with an elected role in local government. I am an effective verbal communicator, with good listening skills and a keen sense of humour and fun.

I prefer to live in an organised and tidy way and work best with a routine and like to be well prepared on all occasions.

I love music, movies, audio books and recently discovered balcony gardening Not a fashionista but like my style, beauty treatments and perfume

I am a positive individual with a can do approach and deeply care for people around me.

I am thinking about getting a small dog, so my PA would need to like dogs and be happy to take it out for walks with me or on their own.

**Duties will typically involve**:

- To support and enable me to maintain my independence.
- To get to know me so we can build a relationship of trust and ensure there is effective and kind communication between us.
- To be a positive ambassador for me with my friends, family and supporting network
- To provide personal care at times which may include helping with washing, hair removal, grooming and dressing.
- To do general housework and support me keep my home in good comfortable working order e.g., changing beds, vacuuming, dusting, polishing, washing the floors, ironing, watering my plants, putting online food shopping away.
- To plan meals and cook occasionally.
- To support me maintain physical activity including my pulmonary rehab by providing assistance where required, positive psychological support and encouragement.
- To do or accompany me doing general errands including collecting my mail from the mail box, dropping and/or collecting dry cleaning, collecting medication, food and general shopping.
- To attend various meetings with me, provide general assistance and note taking when required.
- To organise transport when required, to prepare and accompany me to medical, political and social appointments which will include pushing my wheelchair and ensuring there is adequate oxygen supply.
- Meal preparation
- To support me with various project which may include organising my wardrobe, helping to organise redecorating, buying new furniture, and learning new skills.
- To maintain a positive and constructive approach during our time together, safeguarding my confidential information and dignity.
- Being a driver and need to drive a rented car

**Other information**:

- You should be prepared to carry out all reasonable tasks specified by me.
- I expect you to understand the role in facilitating my needs by asking what these needs are and listening to my requests.
- Please respect my possessions and use any equipment only with my permission.
- Please let me know when you have concerns for my health and wellbeing
- Keep me up to date with changes in your health that may affect my health, wellbeing, safety, and happiness

**Working hours**:
**Normally 24 hours, 3 weekdays and a weekend per week, usually from 10 am - 4pm.**

**Occasionally in the evenings and there will be time off in lieu**

The working schedule will be discussed during the interview.

**Training**:
You should be prepared to undergo training, if required, to meet the requirements of the job description or to improve your skills.

**Supervision and Induction**:
This will be provided by me, your employer. You will be expected to keep the lines of communication open, as dialogue between us is constructive and helpful to all parties. Any worries that you have must be reported to me immediately. I will also arrange for regular supervision meetings, but you are also expected to work under your own initiative.

**Confidentiality**:
You must respect my privacy and that of my family and friends. You must maintain a professional approach and not divulge any information gained during your employment, such as health condition, finances, personal circumstances or anything related to my work, except with express permission.

**Person Specification**:
**QUALIFICATIONS/ATTAINMENTS**

**-ESSENTIAL**
- Basic education e.g. English and Maths.
- Computer skills

**-DESIRABLE**
- Certificates in Food Hygiene,
- Moving and Handling,
- Basic Health and Safety, First Aid.
- NVQ in care
- BSL

**RELEVANT EXPERIENCE**

**-ESSENTIAL**
- Experience of supporting someone to main

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