Overview
I am a forty eight year old woman with Bethlem Myopathy (a rare type of Muscular Dystrophy which causes progressive muscle weakness), this has led to me using NIV and a powered wheelchair. I enjoy going out walking my assistance dog, concerts, shopping, cinema, I also like playing games and binge-watching TV series. I have a great team of staff that help me at various times of the day.
Main duties
* Driving my automatic wheelchair accessible vehicle and securing me and my dog in the car.
* Monitoring my breathing while we go out and fix any issues that can arise with my Non-invasive ventilator (NIV).
* Support with personal care.
* Manual handling with another care worker, includes using a slide sheet and hoist for personal care.
* Household chores such as washing up, laundry, vacuuming/mopping, cooking, occasionally light gardening (weeding/planting pots).
* Help care for my assistance dog with grooming, putting harness on and securing in car. Training will be given in all aspects of my care.
* Option to pick up short calls for more hours or to help cover anyone on leave.
* Occasionally you may be asked to work evenings to go out to concerts, cinema etc.
Special Conditions
A Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) and two satisfactory references are conditional for the post. This is a free and confidential process.
Disclaimer
The Rowan Organisation is acting on behalf of a third party and will not be your employer nor be responsible for any actions arising out of your employment.
Requirements
* Driver is essential and be confident to use my automatic Wheelchair Accessible vehicle with a minimum of 3 years driving experience for insurance purposes.
* Be a dog lover as you will be helping me to care for my assistance dog.
* Enjoy walking in parks, shopping, cinema, concerts and days out.
* Be friendly, honest and have a sense of humour as these are really important to me.
* Good communication skills and listening skills.
* Be able to work solo and as a team.
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