Personal Assistant Ref: CC552 Location: Croydon Details I am looking for personal care for a Woman Drivers licence required: Yes Hours per week:Saturday & Sunday 9-9pm. Overtime may occur. Hourly pay rate: £14.50 per hour I am a 25 year old stay at home mum who is seeking support to care for myself and assistance caring for my daughter who is 4 years old. I have limb-girdle muscular dystrophy which essentially causes my muscles to deteriorate over time. I am a part-time wheelchair user & use a walking aid to walk. I also have frequent falls. The successful applicant must be able to lift me up daily. Duties include: Personal grooming Moving and handling Other relevant duties as required Housekeeping Shopping Cooking Transportation Companionship Dressing / undressing Bathroom assistance Help care for daughter Day to day activities Possibilities of going on holiday Candidate qualities: Respectful of the employer's privacy and confidentiality Reliable with good timekeeping Able to both follow instructions and work on own initiative Hygienic, tidy and well organised Fit and healthy to undertake the required duties Patient and possess excellent interpersonal skills Honest and cheerful Creative Able to speak and read English to a reasonable standard Must be comfortable with pets Able to always work to high standards of health & safety Experience of being a PA/Carer is essential You must be comfortable with manual handling tasks, I am 5ft6 and weigh around 11.5stones. I do not have a hoist. Outgoing Good with children Reliable Someone that uses their initiative Great organisation & cleanliness skills Confident Notes: All applicants must have the right to work in the UK and be willing to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check if required. Please note, if you are successful in your application for this position you will be employed directly by the individual employer and not Independent Lives. Successful applicants will be entitled to Holiday pay and will be issued employment contracts. *Exemption for gender is claimed under the Equality Act 2010 Part 1 Schedule 9