Personal Assistant (PA)/Support Worker – Stevenage (SG1) – PUR-306-376
| Personal Assistant (PA)/Support Worker | |
| Job ref. | PUR-306-376 |
| About the Direct Payment Holder | Looking for a female Personal Assistant (PA) to provide companionship and support for an 83-year-old lady with middle-to-late-stage Alzheimer’s Disease. The client is of Pakistani origin and primarily needs someone who can offer friendly company, patience, and understanding. |
| Hours and rate of pay | 4 hours per week, 2 days – Monday and Friday (2 hours per day) |
| Location | Stevenage (SG1) |
| DBS/Checks | Confirmation of DBS check
Right to Work and references will be needed. |
| Training | Training will be offered to enable to complete the mandatory training required:
• Safeguarding Adults • Introduction to first aid • Health and Safety / Moving and handling
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| What you would be doing… | Offering companionship by sitting with the client and engaging in light activities such as watching TV or colouring.
Speaking slowly and clearly to aid understanding (Urdu, Hindi, or Pashto speakers preferred but not essential). Making coffee or light refreshments during the visit. Assisting with tidying the bathroom if needed during the visit. Taking the client for a short walk in her wheelchair when the weather is good |
| Required skills and experience |
Experience with dementia patients is preferred. Patience, empathy, and a friendly attitude are essential. Be friendly, patient, and understanding of the challenges of dementia. Speak clearly and slowly to aid communication, with knowledge of Urdu, Hindi, or Pashto being a bonus. Be comfortable sitting and engaging with the client in light activities at home. Have an interest in building rapport and providing a sense of companionship. This advert complies with the Sex Discrimination Act (1975) Section 7 (2b).
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Please send a CV (with 2 references) and a covering letter explaining why you would suit this role. Thank you.
* Sponsorship is not available for this role *
* No agencies please *