About the Employer

We are looking to recruit a female part time PA for our elderly mother who lives in Whaley Bridge. She has the early onset of dementia and some minor memory loss, which can cause confusion, but is generally sprightly and active. We are looking for someone to provide companionship during the late afternoon/evening to support her continuing to live independently in her family home. She enjoys walking, but requires the use of a walking stick. Her interests include; walking, art, history, nature, museums, current affairs and culture. It is three to four days a week for a few hours each day and includes cooking and sharing the evening meal. The working times and hours are flexible and can be discussed at interview

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Employer Disability and Health Conditions

early on set dementia

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Other relevant information

About the Role

Duties and Responsibilities

• Support and/or prompt with personal care. This may include toileting, showering/bathing, getting in and out of bed, getting dressed.
• Support and/or prompt with cooking/meal preparation and eating meals/drinks.
• Assist with household chores and general homemaking.
• Assist and encourage socialisation, participating in activities.
• Develop a good and trusting one to one working relationship.

To provide companionship >

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The individuals needs may vary from day to day and your tasks may reflect this. You could be required to perform other duties as reasonably required.

You have a responsibility as an employee to report all accidents to the employer immediately. You have a duty to report defects and / or hazards which may give rise to an accident. You are to ensure the safety of the individual at all times.

Due to the nature of the work for which you are applying, this post is subject to a satisfactory DBS disclosure (costs will be covered).

Transport Requirement

Car driver and car owner – must have business insurance.

Required Skills

• Be honest, reliable, trustworthy and punctual.• Maintain confidentiality and respect privacy, including the prohibited use of social media in relation to the job role.
• To be able to work on own initiative.
• To work as part of a team.
• To be able to follow instructions accurately.
• Be patient, supportive and caring.
• Have good listening skills and be able to provide non-judgemental emotional support.
• Be empathetic.
• Previous caring experience is essential.
• Flexibility would be an advantage as the hours may be variable.
• Be self-motivated with a willingness to get involved.


Someone with dementia experience is preferred