Overview
Team of personal assistants required to support a 50-year-old woman living with MS and epilepsy, residing with her mum. Location: Eastbourne. Ref: ES3285. Hours per week: team of PAs required to cover shifts 7 days a week on a 2:1 basis.
Details
* Location: Eastbourne
* Driver's licence required: No
* Hours per week: Team of PAs to cover shifts 7 days a week on a 2:1 basis
* Shifts: 09:00 – 10:00; 12:30 – 13:00; 16:00 – 16:30; 18:00 – 18:30
* Hourly pay rate: £17.00
I am a 50-year-old woman living with MS and epilepsy, residing with my mum. I am seeking a dedicated team of personal assistants to provide 2:1 support for all aspects of my personal care and daily living activities.
About Me
Degree in Engineering and Textiles. Passionate about painting and music. Eager to engage in more activities within my abilities.
What I’m Looking For
Encouragement to participate in various activities. Nursing experience is preferred.
Duties include
* Medication prompting/administering
* Personal grooming
* Eating and drinking assistance
* Moving and handling
* Clinical tasks
* Other relevant duties as required
* Companionship
* Dressing / undressing
* Bathroom assistance
* I need to get out in my electric wheelchair for at least one hour per day with my dog Bella.
Candidate Qualities
* Respectful of the employer's privacy and confidentiality
* Reliable with good timekeeping
* Able to follow instructions and work on own initiative
* Hygienic, tidy and well organised
* Fit and healthy to undertake the required duties
* Patient and possess excellent interpersonal skills
* Honest and cheerful
* Creative
* Able to speak and read English to a reasonable standard
* Must be comfortable with pets
* Able to always work to high standards of health & safety
Gender note: The candidate should be a woman* (exemption for gender claimed under the Equality Act 2010 Part 1 Schedule 9). The content reflects the employer’s stated requirements.
Additional requirements
* Non-smoker preferred or someone willing to refrain from smoking during working hours
* Vulnerable to the risk of infection and disease transmission
Notes
All applicants must have the right to work in the UK and be willing to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check if required. If successful, you will be employed directly by the individual employer and not Independent Lives. Successful applicants will be entitled to holiday pay and will be issued employment contracts.
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