A LITTLE ABOUT MYSELF
I am a disabled lady in my late thirties living in the Aberdare area. I use a wheelchair to move around my home and when out and about. I live with my mam and dad and we have one cat and one dogs. I look a lot younger than my years but don’t like being spoken to like a child. I enjoy watching television and DVD’s. I listen to lots of audio story tapes and I enjoy listening to music too. I enjoy spending time with my PA’s and like to do crafts. I love shopping and being outdoors in general when the weather is fine. I enjoy cooking. I’m fed via a gastronomy tube.
PURPOSE OF THE JOB
I have PA’s to provide me with personal care support in the mornings, evenings and weekend. PA’s help keep my bathroom and bedroom clean and tidy. On the Saturday I would like support to go out and about in the community.
HOURS OF WORK
1. 10 hours p/w = Mon 5.15pm to 7.15pm, Wed 7am to 8am + 5.15pm to 7.15pm, Thurs 7am to 8am, Sat 11am to 3pm. One Sat off per month
2. 7 hours p/w = Thurs 7am to 8am, Friday 7am to 8am + 5.15pm to 7.15 pm, one Saturday per month 11am -3pm.
RATES OF PAY
£13.25 per hour
TASKS WILL INCLUDE
3. Personal care ie washing & dressing
4. Support from chair to bed and back to my chair
5. Cleaning and tidying my bedroom and bathroom
6. Other reasonable tasks required during these hours
7. Taking me outside the home
8. Using my hoist and other manual handling equipment
9. Pushing my wheelchair
TYPE OF PERSON REQUIRED
10. A person who is dependable and arrives on time
11. Someone with experience in assisting with personal care
12. A person who respects the privacy and confidentiality of working in some else’s home
13. A person who finds the regular times suitable for their lifestyle
14. A person with a positive commitment to this kind of work
15. A person with a friendly, easy going manner
16. Someone who is adaptable and flexible would be an advantage
17. Someone who could provide extra hours as occasions arise would be an advantage
18. A person who is physically fit enough to push my wheelchair
19. Experience is important
20. Ideally you can drive, but this isn’t compulsory