Gentleman in NR9 seeking PA for 8.5 hours per week and covering basis @ £14.50 p/h Apply at UKCIL.com. Reference: f97ddcfa Job Purpose: To assist me with a variety of tasks, which will support me to live an independent personal and social life. I live with my wife, but I am trying to be less dependent on her for everything. I have a weak left side after a stroke in 2013 and I am mainly wheelchair dependent. I can stand and step, and do transfers, but I need someone nearby as I am prone to falls. I have a power chair and accessible garden space. I enjoy being outdoors as much as I can. I used to be an inventor and still have a workshop where I do what I can manage and sometimes need help. I want to walk and I see a physiotherapist regularly and need help with exercise. I am seeking a PA for every Saturday 9.45am to 11.30am, Sunday 9.45-12.30 Monday 9.45-11.30 Wed 11-13.30 as well to provide flexible cover for my other PAs. Location: the village of Barford - five miles west of Norwich, on Konnect bus 3 route Details: Personal care duties: Toileting, shower, dressing (including for going outdoors and for resting during the day), ‘sitting service’. Make sure I don’t get chilled. Domestic care duties : Make sure my clothes, bedroom and bathroom are clean, and that hygiene materials are in stock. Make hot drinks. Make sandwich and packet soup if my wife is out at lunch time Social care duties: Help if needed with transfers between chairs, and van. Be willing to listen to my interests. I do not need lots of chat (Be aware I have some cognitive delay and mood changes and tire quickly). Drive me to therapy gym. Exercise support as guided by physio. These duties may vary from day to day. Any other reasonable duties that may be necessary Person specification: Listed below are the skills, competencies and qualities that are essential and desirable for the post. My assessment of these, both on application and at interview, will be the main factor in determining if you are successful. Please refer to these when submitting your application. Essential: Friendly, caring, patient Punctual, reliable, trustworthy Flexible Confidential Summary terms and conditions: The rate of pay for this position is £14.50 per hour You will be reimbursed for any agreed expenses incurred as part of the role Access to free Care Skills training for employed workers Hours and days of work: Saturday 9.45am to 11.30am, Sunday 9.45-12.30 Monday 9.45-11.30 Wed 11-13.30 as well to provide flexible cover for my other PAs. If this job role requires any of the following: manual handling, food handling, chemical handling (general household cleaning products), you will be required to undertake annual training. Key Responsibilities Services Meal Preparation Personal Care Domestic Care Social Leisure activities Support to remain independent Training Safeguarding Adults/Children Moving & Handling Food Hygiene First Aid Hand hygiene Medical Continence Care Please apply by clicking above or at ukcil.com