Personal care assistant plus animal care(dogs)
Published | 25 November 2024 |
Location | Dartington, Totnes, United Kingdom |
Category | Working With Individuals , Access Inclusion Languages , Animal Welfare |
Job Type | Part-time |
Salary | £17.25 - £17.25 Per Hour |
Closing Date | 25 December 2024 |
Description
Job Description:
I am a 64 year old disabled woman living near Totnes, with my 2 working collies.
I love to train my dogs; I also enjoy walking them on the beach and Dartmoor, driving my van (via a joystick) and zhuzhing up the house and garden when the opportunities arise.
I have quadriparesis and experience a lot of pain. I need help with hoisting, personal care, taking medication, drinking and eating; cooking, cleaning, laundry, shopping, admin etc; feeding my dogs {raw food}, training and exercising them. I need your arms and legs to enable me this make to happen.
Requirements:
Due to my vulnerability, RELIABILITY IS ESSENTIAL!
Previous experience is not a prerequisite, as I can guide you, including in relation to how specifically to handle me and the dogs, one of which who can be quite sharp. (nb. These are NOT pet dogs). A driving licence is essential; a good set of waterproofs, wellingtons and a hardy nature are also vital.
Being flexible to work as a team with my other PA’s covering sickness and holidays would also be an advantage. No time wasters, please only apply if you are interested in this role.
Shifts available:
Alternate Sunday 7.30am-1pm
Alternate Sunday 1pm-7pm
Hourly rate:
£17.25 per hour
To apply:
If you are interested in joining my team, send me a covering letter, telling me what your strengths are, and which shift/s you are interested in. Please quote PA2406 on the correspondence so I know you have read the job description and meet the needs of this role.