A LITTLE ABOUT MYSELF
I have Dystonia, which is similar to cerebral palsy.
I’m a cheerful, happy person who likes a good laugh. I’m very chatty and have an opinion on most things.
I’m an adventurous eater and I like to try out new recipes. I am not very good with spicy food.
I am a bookworm- I use my Kindle without assistance. I enjoy many genres, from fantasy to historical fiction to the occasional rom com. My favourite books are Six of Crows, Legendborn, Lessons in Chemistry, Vera Wong’s Unsolicited Advice for Murderers and Weyward.
I love going to the cinema and the theatre. I am also passionate about watching Athletics and enjoy attending live events. I adore music. My favourite artists at the moment are Sabrina Carpenter, Maisie Peters, Olivia Rodrigo, Renée Rapp and Niall Horan.
PURPOSE OF JOB
I have just started my first full-time job after graduating from university. You will be helping me to be as independent as possible while I’m working. I work at a remote publishing company called Newgen KnowledgeWorks. You will assist me in meetings by repeating what I say and you will make me cups of tea to get me through the day.
PLACE OF WORK
Mainly at my house in Whitchurch, Cardiff.
HOURS OF WORK
Open to discussion. I will need a PA during the weekend, the hours will mostly be 9am until 3pm, but occasionally, I may want to visit my friends in Birmingham or Oxford. In this case, the hours will be 8am until 8pm on a Saturday. You will be given plenty of notice if I am going to visit friends.
The hours you work will depend on your availability and the other PAs’ availability.
RATE OF PAY
£14.50 per hour
TASKS INVOLVED
Your responsibilities will include:
1. Assisting me out of bed using a standing hoist
2. Supporting with personal care (toileting, dressing, showering)
3. Preparing and feeding me meals (breakfast, lunch, snacks)
4. Cleaning my teeth
5. Being present during meetings to help clarify my speech if needed
6. Providing occasional support with my electric wheelchair
7. Accompanying me on weekend outings, such as shopping or visiting friends in Birmingham or Oxford
You will receive training for all these aspects of my care. A driving licence is desirable for weekend work, but not essential. Please read the full job description before applying.
TYPE OF PERSON REQUIRED
You will need:
-To be female due to personal care.
To be physically fit, calm, patient and reliable
-Good organisational skills and the ability to work on your own initiative
-To have a good sense of humour
-A mature and responsible attitude
-Good communication skills
-To be a non-smoker
-To be fluent in English.
-To be clean and tidy in both your appearance and ways.
-Driver (Preferred but not essential)