Personal Assistant Survey

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* 1. What initially attracted you to the post of a Personal Assistant (PA)?

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* 2. Did you know about the role of a PA before you applied?

Yes

If you answered yes, can you please explain how you knew about the role?

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* 3. Did you previously work in a Carer/Support role

Yes

If yes was this as PA or with a Care Provider e.g. Homecare etc

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* 4. If you have previously worked with a Care Provider, can you please explain the differences you find between working as a PA and working for a Care provider?

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* 5. How did you find the recruitment process to becoming a PA?

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* 6. How do you feel being employed to work in a PA employers home?

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* 7. If you had the opportunity to speak with another PA before you started would you have found this helpful?

Yes

If you answered yes, please explain why.

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* 8. Do you know where to turn to should you need advice?

Yes

If you answered No, please leave your email and we will send you details of PA support Networks.

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* 9. Is there anything further, that you feel could be done to support PA's better at the recruitment process or within the role?

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* 10. Would you encourage others to work as a PA?

Yes

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* 11. Can you please tell us what you enjoy most about your post?

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* 12. What induction/training do you feel would have been or would be beneficial to you in your role?

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* 13. AILN are planning to have some PA focus groups to find out how PA's can be better supported and also raise awareness of the role, would you be willing to attend?

Yes

If Yes, would you prefer virtually or face to face? Please leave you email and we will keep you up to date around future events.

Personal Assistant Survey

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* 1. What initially attracted you to the post of a Personal Assistant (PA)?

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* 2. Did you know about the role of a PA before you applied?

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* 3. Did you previously work in a Carer/Support role

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* 4. If you have previously worked with a Care Provider, can you please explain the differences you find between working as a PA and working for a Care provider?

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* 5. How did you find the recruitment process to becoming a PA?

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* 6. How do you feel being employed to work in a PA employers home?

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* 7. If you had the opportunity to speak with another PA before you started would you have found this helpful?

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* 8. Do you know where to turn to should you need advice?

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* 9. Is there anything further, that you feel could be done to support PA's better at the recruitment process or within the role?

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* 10. Would you encourage others to work as a PA?

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* 11. Can you please tell us what you enjoy most about your post?

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* 12. What induction/training do you feel would have been or would be beneficial to you in your role?

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* 13. AILN are planning to have some PA focus groups to find out how PA's can be better supported and also raise awareness of the role, would you be willing to attend?

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* 14. Do you have any suggestions on how we can raise awareness of the role of a PA?

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* 15. Finally if you have any other comments/suggestions regarding the role of a PA or being a PA, please let us know.