Elderly lady seeking friendly, sociable and dependable PA for practical support and company in SY10.

We are looking for a kind, caring, patient and reliable female Personal Assistant to support our lovely 87-year-old nan, who lives in assisted living accommodation in Oswestry. We are looking for someone who is patient, understanding, respectful and able to encourage independence whilst providing practical support.

Duties will include:

● Personal care and hygiene: Encouraging and supporting her to get up, have a wash, maintain her personal hygiene and get dressed for the day.

● Light household duties: General cleaning, washing up, emptying bins, putting laundry on and keeping her living space clean and tidy. Changing her bedding once a week.

● Shopping and errands: Helping with shopping trips or running errands when required.

● Food preparation: Helping prepare something for her to eat later in the evening, if needed.

Our nan enjoys doing puzzles, so someone who is friendly, sociable and happy to spend a little time chatting and getting to know her would be lovely.

We are looking for someone who is compassionate, trustworthy, respectful and dependable, with a patient approach and an understanding of the needs of older people. Previous experience in care or supporting elderly people would be beneficial.

Hours:
Approximately 1 hour every morning, 7 days a week and 1 hour in the afternoon 3 times a week (10 hours per week). Times can be discussed and agreed with the right person. We would ideally like someone who can offer consistency throughout the week, although we are happy to discuss flexibility.

We would love to find someone who will become a familiar, friendly and trusted face in our nan’s life. Someone who will treat her with kindness, patience and respect, just as they would their own family, and help her feel safe, comfortable and supported in her own home.

An enhanced DBS check will be required, along with suitable references.

Genders which may apply for this job – Female

Hours per week – 10 hours per week

Hourly rate – £16 per hour. negotiable upon experience

Area – Oswestry

Driving licence required – Yes

Employer has pets – No

Employer is smoker – No

Required care experience – Moving and handling e.g. hoisting, Personal care, Working with older people