The Job Description
This is a detailed job description for the Personal Assistant role. Do not be intimidated by it! It looks more on paper; the tasks are usual everyday activities shared by the team.
GENERAL
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To enable the Employer to carry out any chosen activity, whether inside or outside his home, by carrying out any other requests he may reasonably make;
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To respect the Employer’s privacy and maintain confidentiality at all times regarding his personal life, home and documents relating to his work;
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To handle the Employer’s belongings with care and only use the telephone, TV, radio etc. with consent;
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To be a strong communicator in the English language;
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To follow instruction and take the initiative;
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To be trustworthy, caring, reliable and have a good sense of humour;
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To have excellent personal grooming and a smart appearance;
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To arrive for shifts on time and let the Employer know in advance of any lateness;
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To swiftly inform the Employer of any potential absence;
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To complete all tasks with reasonable haste, without rushing or hurting the Employer;
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To provide appropriate companionship to the Employer; and
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To work within a team of personal assistants to complete the following tasks.
PERSONAL CARE
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To assist the Employer with getting in and out of bed;
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To aid the Employer with washing, bathing and grooming;
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To help the Employer ensure that he his adequately dry;
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To apply any such creams the Employer requests;
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To dress/undress the Employer in/out of clothing of his choosing;
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To enable the Employer to brush his teeth;
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To brush/groom the Employer’s hair into his preferred style;
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To support the Employer to use the toilet or urine bottle, including cleaning his penis and/or anus;
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To facilitate the administration of the Employer’s medicine when he desires;
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To support the Employer to clean his piercings and tattoos when requested; and
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To carry out all other reasonable request the Employer makes in relation to his personal care.
FOOD PREPARATION
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To cook meals requested by the Employer;
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To prepare meals, snacks and drinks as requested by the Employer;
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To clean the kitchen surfaces before and after food preparation;
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To adhere to safe food preparation, including washing hands at appropriate times and frequency; and
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To carry out all other reasonable request the Employer makes in relation to food preparation.
HOME MANAGEMENT
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To assist the Employer to ensure safety in his home;
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To support the Employer to move around in his home;
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To enable the Employer to access items in and around his home;
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To help the Employer to organise his papers;
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To return all items to their rightful place after use;
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To carry out minor adjustments on the Employer’s wheelchair;
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To make the Employer’s bedding daily and upon request;
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To change the Employer’s bedding at least weekly and upon request;
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To make sure the Employer’s laundry is cleaned at appropriate intervals;
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To clean, dry and put away the Employer’s pots, dishes, cups and cooking facilities;
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To clean daily the kitchen surfaces and equipment;
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To frequently clean all living room surfaces, including walls, TVs, cabinets, tables, doors, windows and radiators;
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To regularly clean bathroom surfaces, including walls, sides, sink, toilet, shelves, mirrors and radiators;
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To ensure the cleanliness of the bedroom and hall;
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To mop the floor when necessary; and
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To carry out all other reasonable request the Employer makes in relation to home management.
ACCESSING THE COMMUNITY
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To assist the Employer to buy items from the shop, where necessary;
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To help the Employer to access his gym, where necessary;
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To aid the Employer to go to interviews, where necessary;
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To accompany the Employer at events, where necessary;
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To support the Employer to attend football practice and games, where necessary;
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To enable the Employer to go to appointments, where necessary;
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To remember that you are helping the Employer in the community rather than representing him;
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To act respectfully, professionally and appropriately when with the Employer; and
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To carry out all other reasonable request the Employer makes in relation to accessing the community.
RIO, THE EMPLOYER’S CAT
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To respect the fact you are in Rio’s home and be gentle with him;
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To ensure that Rio has sufficient food and drink at all times;
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To assist the Employer to provide Rio with treats;
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To clean his eating area when necessary;
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To aid the Employer to groom and/or administrate Rio’s medicines;
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To make sure Rio’s litter tray is clean;
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To assist the Employer to take Rio to the vet when necessary; and
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To carry out all other reasonable request the Employer makes in relation to caring for Rio.