Disability North
Female Personal Assistant x 2 – JWNCL
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Hours
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1 x 11 hours per week including weekends. Shift patterns may vary. This role may require drop-in sessions twice daily during the week 30 minutes morning/evening.
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1 x Bank staff to cover absence and holidays
Rate: £14.50 per hour
Area: Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne
Our client is currently looking for an experienced female personal assistant to assist her within the home and out in the community.
About Judith
Judith has a variety of physical disabilities and Type 2 diabetes, and requires assistance with personal care, accessing the community and household tasks. Judith utilises a mobility scooter so you must have a good level of fitness to keep up with her and support her manoeuvring in and out of the vehicle.
Judith is bubbly and outgoing with a good sense of humour, she lives with her daughter and their adorable cat “Nova”. A chatty personality would be good as Judith enjoys conversing on a variety of topics, but you must be able to conduct your chores and chat at the same time. Judith is looking for someone to become part of the family dynamics, so a good sense of humour and the ability to engage with the other members of her family including the cat is essential.
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Judith enjoys visiting the local High Street and shopping outlets to browse the shops, grabbing a coffee or two and a cake on her travels. In the warmer weather Judith enjoys a trip to the beach or local zoos. Judith also enjoys accessing the cinema or Whitley Bay Playhouse and has a variety of activities she attends weekly including Tai Chi and chair yoga. Judith enjoys remaining at home on occasion where she will indulge in her favourite TV programmes including all the soaps and anything with Gordon Ramsey in, she’s an avid fan of his.
Role Requirements
This role will require you to assist/prompt and complete domestic tasks including laundry and bed changing, and light duties including hoovering and general cleaning. You may be required to assist in simple meal preparations or prepare a meal for Judith if required. You will be required to prompt Judith to take her daily medication.
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The role will include supporting and assisting Judith with showering, hair washing and other personal care where required. You will be expected to attend and accompany Judith to medical appointments or other scheduled appointments, and you may be required to assist in booking appointments/events.
This role will require you to book/arrange taxis adequate to accommodate a mobility scooter and you will be required to utilise public transport on occasion if required.
Additional Information
For More Information, Please See The Job Description
There is a genuine occupational requirement for the holder of this post to be female in accordance with the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014 and Equality Act 2010 schedule 9 paragraphs 1 – 4.
This vacancy will close as soon as a suitable candidate is appointed.
At the time of starting their employment, the successful candidate must have permission to work in the U.K.
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