I’m a friendly, chatty young gentleman who lives in Galashiels with a mild learning/physical disability that requires me to be in a wheelchair. I’m looking for a PA for daily morning, lunchtime, teatime and bedtime visits when I’m at home, but I also like to go for days out/weekends away, so I need someone to support me with personal care and keep me safe, whilst encouraging as much independence as possible. This can be a job share between PAs or one PA, hours can be made full time.
Main tasks and responsibilities
* Support to get up, showered/washed/dried and dressed
* Support with toileting
* Prep and serve breakfast/lunch/dinner
* Support with bedtime clothing/personal care
* Escorted to appointments
* I also would like a PA to escort me to activities as and when needed
* Driver as I have a mobility car
Personal attributes
* Kind and caring with a good sense of humour
* Patient and friendly
* Practical and a good communicator
* Trustworthy and reliable
* Driving Licence essential
* Experience with moving and handling or willingness to learn
Hours
* Blocks of hours for personal care, activities, W/Ends away, Days Out, etc.
* Times are flexible and can be discussed with suitable candidates
The terms
* £14.20 per hour
* Expenses paid when out with the client
* 5.6 weeks annual leave on a pro rata basis
* PVG/References Required
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