Overview
Vacancy title: Personal Assistant to join existing team
Location: Horsham
Hours per week: 5 overnight shifts per week, Friday, Saturday and Sunday daytime shifts, plus additional hours to cover existing PAs holiday throughout the year
Hourly pay rate: £13.30 day time, £15 waking night shift
Job Details
* Reference Number: DP5081
* Position type: Personal Assistant
* Overnight care required: Yes
* Access to own vehicle: No
* Driving licence required: No
Overview of the Role
I am a 26-year-old man who is wheelchair dependent and needs help in all areas of life including some personal care. I have a wicked sense of humour and I am Lego mad. I have Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy and do not have movement in my arms and legs. I use a Bipap at night and sometimes during the day to help with breathing. I suffer from anxiety and depression, and change is difficult, so building trust and reliability with the PA is important. PAs who are reliable, consistent, and fun-loving would suit this role. This is a rewarding role as you will be joining a wonderful team of existing PAs and professional training will be provided.
Responsibilities
* Medication prompting and administering (where required)
* Personal grooming and dressing/undressing
* Eating and drinking assistance
* Moving and handling and use of hoist to transfer as required
* Washing, bathing or showering assistance; drying and skincare
* Toilet assistance and continence support
* Assisting with applying creams and skin care
* General health & safety duties and documentation (e.g., care logs, skin condition notes)
* Mealtimes support: meal preparation, feeding assistance, and drinks
* Dispensing medication and check Bipap equipment ready for use
* Disposing of waste, maintaining a clean living environment
* General companionship and social activities with the employer
* Accompany to appointments and social/leisure activities as required
Other duties and Domestic Tasks
* Domestic tasks: cleaning, tidying, washing up, meal preparation, and general housekeeping as required
* Personal care setup for showers and related tasks
* Check Bipap equipment is ready for use and report any maintenance needs
Personal and Professional Qualities
* Respectful of employer privacy and confidentiality
* Reliable with good timekeeping
* Ability to follow instructions and work on own initiative
* Hygienic, tidy and well organized
* Fit and healthy to undertake duties
* Patient with excellent interpersonal skills
* Honest and cheerful; creative
* Able to speak and read English to a reasonable standard
* Comfortable with pets
* Committed to high standards of health & safety
* Previous experience preferred
Other Requirements
* Non-smoker preferred or someone willing to refrain from smoking during working hours
* Right to work in the UK
* Willing to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check if required
* If appointed, you will be employed directly by the individual employer (not Independent Lives). You will be entitled to holiday pay and will receive an employment contract.
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