Personal Care Assistant

Job Reference: SHE14763AW1

About the Employer

One or two PAs required to support a lady with ME and mobility issues. Following a cancer diagnosis and treatment many years ago I now suffer with some weakness and balance problems however I still like to remain as independent as possible. I enjoy crafting and as I used to be a teacher I like to attend different intellectual talks and events. I also volunteer at a lunch-time club for the elderly. I have one PA currently in place and am looking to expand my team. The main purpose of my team of PAs is to support me to carry out tasks myself and keep me safe.

Employer Disability and Health Conditions

• Mobility / Physical

Other conditions include: Fatigue, right sided weakness, issues with balance

The employer's hobbies and interests:

• Craft-work
• Voluntary work

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.
• Support with food shopping.
• Support and/or prompt the individual to access sporting and leisure activities.

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 preferred but not essential.

Required Skills

• To work as part of a team.
• Be patient, supportive and caring.
• Previous caring experience is not essential, however you should have a genuine interest in supporting people with a disability/illness to achieve their goals.
• Flexibility would be an advantage as the hours may be variable.

Required Training

Successful candidates are required to undertake any training that is considered necessary and appropriate to the role.

When you are Required

Specific days/times required:

• Wednesday, AM between 9.30am - 11.30am / PM 2.00pm - 4.00pm

• Saturday, 1-2 hours - alternate weeks

Dates and times are flexible and can be discussed at interview.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 12 per week

Salary: From £11.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexitime

Schedule:

• Flexitime

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: SHE14763AW1