Personal Care Assistant for a gentleman P/T @ £15.00/hr in ME17 - FTE - £29.3k - Maidstone - ME17
Job title:
Personal Assistant
Outline of role:
As my Personal Assistant, your role is to provide me with the help I need. It is my responsibility to tell you exactly what I need, when I need your help, and how I want you to assist me. You are responsible for asking what I need, listening, and responding to any reasonable instructions I give you.
The tasks I might need help with are listed below. I will inform you when and how I need assistance. This list is not exhaustive, and I may require help with tasks not listed. Provided my requests are reasonable, I expect you to follow my instructions. If anything is unclear, you should ask for clarification.
I am a 35-year-old male diagnosed from birth with severe quad spastic Cerebral Palsy. I exhibit autistic behaviors but have no formal diagnosis. I require 24/7 support with all aspects of daily living. I live at home with my dad, who has been my sole carer since October 2023, following the passing of my mum, who was my primary carer. I enjoy watching DVDs, exploring the personal lives of actors and actresses, and going out to places of interest, often meeting friends and family for lunch.
Tasks:
Personal tasks - daily:
* Help with dressing
* Help with showering/washing
* Help with shaving
* Help with oral hygiene
* Help in and out of bed
* Help with the toilet
* Assist with transfers between bed, chair, and floor using slings and hoists
Household tasks - regularly, as requested:
* Cooking and preparing meals and drinks
* Keeping the kitchen clean and tidy
* Laundry - washing, drying, ironing
* Changing bedding
General tasks - as requested:
* Going to local shops for supplies
* Assisting with therapy appointments and outings using wheelchair and WAV
* Engaging with my interests and socializing
Social activities - as asked:
* Assisting with participation in social activities, including shopping, social outings, and meeting friends
This list is not exhaustive. I may ask you to perform similar tasks not listed here. Provided my requests are reasonable, I expect you to follow my instructions.
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