A caring and patient approach is more important than experience. You will be reliable and trustworthy with the commitment to accept responsibility. You will be comfortable to work on your own, as part of a team, and with initiative if necessary. You will always be diligent and conscientious.

The duties include:
To assist in all areas of personal and domestic need as required, and to act as an escort and aid to the employer’s social and day to day activities. There will be a fairly even split between these two aspects of support.
• Preparation of meals and snacks.
• General household duties: -
- dusting
- vacuuming / mop
- empty bins
- make and change bed
- cleaning of rooms
- laundry / drying / ironing clothes
- washing up.
• Assistance with shopping and associated tasks.
• Escort to other business and social meetings/events, as the lady goes out every day with the support of her PAs
• Occasional assistance with personal care support if the lady is unwell which may include showering, bathing, dressing and toileting

Patience: it is vital that you utilise patience and take time to understand the individual’s varying cues for support.

Organisation and Time keeping: Time management is essential as routine is very important, especially regarding medication and feeding. The PA would be expected to arrive to shift on time and if there is a delay, the individual is to be notified as soon as possible.