Female Personal Assistant required to assist a lady with epilepsy, and acquired brain injury, with Physical and Neurological Disabilities, living in the Wishaw area.
You would be required to provide two-to-one care alongside another person and assistance within their home, and in the community, including attending to personal care and participation in social activities. Your duties would involve assisting with tasks such as:
· Attending to all personal care needs (showering, toileting, including bowel movements, changing pads)
· Moving and assisting - pushing manual wheelchair, using a mobile hoist
· Monitoring and supporting with epileptic seizure activity and following emergency procedures when necessary
· Prompting for medication
· PEG feeding is required
· Going out with the wheelchair for walks
· Out shopping for clothes
· Household shopping
· Any other daily living tasks to promote independent living.
Favourite activities are watching TV, chatting, shopping, out in the fresh air.
Must take a proactive and innovative approach to support and encourage individual to be involved in activities suited to their needs.
The most important qualities are a warm and friendly nature and a desire to work within a caring role.
Good interpersonal and communication skills are essential.
Driving licence is preferred but not essential as you may be required to drive a manual mobility vehicle.
Experience is desirable, but not essential as training will be provided.
Hours of Work (with a degree of flexibility)
Guaranteed permanent position of up to 30 hours per week
Days and Times:
Monday - Friday: 9am – 3pm (during the first 1-2 weeks 9AM – 1PM)
There may be evening shifts required approximately 7pm – 9pm, this will be discussed as interview.
Hourly Rate
£13.00 per hour
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