JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Reference: MB-HM-Hoddesdon
Job Title: Waking night female personal assistant
Responsible to: The employer
Hours: 2 waking nights a week (24 Hours)
Preferred nights: Sun/Tues/Thurs (discussed at interview)
Time: 20:30-08:30
Hourly Rate of Pay: £18.00 Per Hour
Based at: The home address in Hoddesdon – EN11
Job Purpose
You will be supporting a 26‑year‑old lady with Aicardi Syndrome who lives at home with her parents, younger brothers and her two cocker spaniels. The young lady has epilepsy, so the candidate will need to be buccal trained. Training can be provided. She requires constant supervision; this is a waking night role where you will spend some time with the young lady watching films or playing games/jigsaws before she settles to bed. She enjoys watching films, listening to music and sometimes she can stand and have a little dance.
Personal Care
There are aspects of personal care involving showering, dressing and support using the bathroom. The employer will provide any necessary training.
Medication
Support with medication needs as instructed in the care plan. Training provided.
Domestic Care
Cleaning and general maintenance of the home, preparing snacks and drinks.
Personal Specification
* Experience working with disabled adults and familiar with epilepsy
* Patient and supportive
* Friendly and outgoing
* Honest, reliable, and trustworthy
* Respectful of the employer’s dignity at all times
* Understand the need for privacy and confidentiality
* Have a thorough understanding of personal safety
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
* Willingness to undergo any training highlighted by the employer
* Some knowledge and understanding of risks
* Awareness and knowledge of equal opportunities
This post is subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check at the employer’s request prior to commencing employment. This is confidential and at no cost to yourself.
The post carries a 6‑month probationary period.
Disclaimer
The Rowan Organisation is acting on behalf of a third party and will not be your employer, nor responsible for any actions arising out of your employment.
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