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JOB DESCRIPTION
Personal Assistant
A LITTLE ABOUT MYSELF
I am a disabled man in my forties living in the Pontyclun area with my family. There is also a big friendly excited 11-month-old Rottweiler pup in the property. I have several disabilities: Microcephaly, Quadriplegia, Cerebral Palsy, and epilepsy. I am partially deaf and with my sight, I only have light and dark perception; I am also gastronomy fed. This means I am totally dependent on the support and assistance of others for my everyday needs.
I love listening to music, especially if someone can play a musical instrument; I also enjoy people reading to me. I enjoy trips out of the home going to Roath Park, Penarth, Barry, or occasionally Bristol Zoo.
PURPOSE OF THE JOB
We are looking to employ a Personal Assistant to be a part of a team to support and assist at home.
The tasks will involve support and assistance with my everyday needs regarding all aspects of personal care, with feeding and drinking. Also, some domestic tasks relevant to the role such as laundry.
HOURS OF WORK
2 hours on a Monday morning between 7am to 9am. Extra hours to cover for other PAs possible while they are on holiday or sick.
RATES OF PAY
£11.50 per hour
TASKS CAN INCLUDE
1. All aspects of personal care.
2. Using a hoist to transfer for personal care (training will be given).
3. Continence management, bathing, going to bed.
4. Brushing my hair.
5. Getting me dressed.
6. Feeding me.
7. Some physiotherapy, massage, stretching exercises to my arms, legs, and back, also applying moisturiser to help with circulation and stimulation.
8. Changing my bed.
9. Domestic tasks: laundry, ironing, some light cleaning duties such as cleaning my bathroom and bedroom.
10. Sitting and keeping me company, reading to me and listening to the television or music.
11. Stimulating and interacting through storytelling/reading a book.
TYPE OF PERSON REQUIRED
1. A person who is willing to undertake personal care tasks in a discreet and confident manner.
2. A friendly, sociable person with a good sense of humour.
3. Someone who is flexible and willing to cover extra hours on occasions.
4. Someone who is willing to take me out socially when required.
5. A dependable and punctual person with a positive approach to disabled people.
6. A person who respects the privacy and confidentiality of working in someone else’s home as this is a family home.
7. Someone who has hoist experience is an advantage but not essential as training will be given.
8. A person who is willing to complete any further training required such as epilepsy awareness and moving and handling training.
9. Someone who is able to work in a home with animals as we have a dog.
10. You must be able to read for storytelling/reading a book.
11. My family takes me away for 1 week every year, so you will be required to use 1 week of your annual leave at this time.
ABOUT THE JOB
This will be a proper job requiring a National Insurance number to be submitted. A trial period will be necessary in the first instance. The wage will be paid four weekly via Bacs transmission and a payslip provided by the Centre for Independent Living. You will receive appropriate holidays and holiday pay.
This post is subject to an enhanced police check (DBS) and suitable references. The relevant checks will be carried out to ensure any applicant has the right to work in the UK.
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