Personal Assistant To Disabled Adult - JG
Salary £16.20 per hour
Location Madley
Hours 8 hours per week (4 on Saturday, 4 on Sunday)
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I am a physically disabled lady who lives in Madley. I am looking for a Care and Support Assistant to work around 8 hours per week assisting me with personal care, housework, gardening, food prep, and taking to and from appointments.
You will need to be a car driver/owner, have a clean driving licence, and be physically fit enough to undertake any manual handling needed.
You will have a strong work ethic and be able to work alongside me or alone, depending on my fluctuating health.
A good attitude to independence is important to understand a disabled person and their choices. Personal Assistants must respect my control over how I run my life.
About Me
I live with my husband in Madley. I am in my sixties and have an illness which is making it more difficult for me to do everyday tasks.
It is very important for me to have control over the way I run my life, and Personal Assistants need to respect this.
Job details Personal care
* Helping with tasks such as bathing and dressing, and supporting me emotionally in a sensitive way.
* Making and changing beds, cleaning rooms, dusting, laundry and ironing.
Hobbies and social activities
* Supporting me to continue doing what I enjoy.
Medical needs
* Supporting at appointments and assisting with medication.
Other small jobs
* Helping to sort papers and letters, computer support, general admin, occasional pet care including dog walking.
About You
Previous experience of similar work is desirable but not essential, as I will provide training.
You will have basic cookery skills and be willing to attend any training needed such as first aid, manual handling.
You must understand confidentiality, be patient, calm, a good communicator with a sense of humour.
A good attitude to independence and teamwork is important, as is the ability to work independently and to be flexible for holiday or sickness cover.
About Direct Payments
Direct payments are available from Local Authorities for people who have a care and support plan in place following a social care assessment.
An amount of money is allocated to purchase the assistance and care needed to live independently.
Other Important Information
I will be your employer and have full responsibility for recruitment, contracts, supervision, pay, training etc. A support service assists me in meeting my responsibilities as an employer.
The flat rate salary takes account of unsociable hours and weekend working.
Hours are the minimum contracted hours. If additional support is required I will try to give notice; flexibility is an advantage.
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