Job description for Personal Assistant (PA) Carer Part Time role Tuesday & Friday 8.30am or 9.30am - 4pm required 13/15 hours - additional hours available. Occasional Saturday shift 5 hours or evening 7pm till 9.30pm any week day and holiday cover. Hours to be dicuss. Location: Ballymoney Pay: £15.45ph Essential A full driving license is essential as PA will be required to drive an accessible wheelchair van and must be over 25. AcessNI check required - completed by the employer. Are you a social, engaging, caring person who likes to learn new skills? This could be the role for you. This position is to provide support for a male in his twenties who has a traumatic brain injury (TBI). He requires the use of a wheelchair-walker (rollator) alongside support to enable him to carry out everyday tasks and to also increase his own independence whilst encouraging his ongoing rehabilitation. Below is a list of various activities, which require assistance within his routine, full training provided. - Supporting specialist physical therapy sessions, and hydrotherapy sessions alongside professionals. - Completing home exercise programs, gym programs and specialist anti-gravity treadmill sessions. - Attending swimming pool and water-based activities, able to swim and comfortable in the water. (desirable but not essential)
Assistance to attend social and support groups such as brain injury matters. - Support to attend appointments such as dentists, medical appointments, hairdressers & leisure activities, shopping, social outings. - General supervision to ensure safety and reduce risk of falls. - Assistance with computers, typing, and other forms of technology. - Personal care, no hands-on care required, support with shaving, nail trimming and supervision. - Preparation of meals, lunch, snacks & shakes. -Assist in daily planning and time management to support daily routine. - Companionship, effective communication, social skills, and good listening skills. - Cleaning- maintaining a clean and tidy environment, light cleaning duties, laundry and so on. Essential Skills & Criteria - Experience within brain injury, complex needs, caring sector, support worker, personal assistant, rehabilitation assistant, personal trainer or similar role/transferable skills will be considered. - A willingness to learn and complete training. - Reliable, Punctual, Good Communication Skills and respect for Confidentiality - Must hold a driving license & be comfortable driving a wheelchair-accessible van and be comfortable driving. Appointments are held in Coleraine, Ballymena, and Belfast.
Desirable - Comfortable in the water and able to swim, to support swimming-based sessions and groups. - An interest in keeping active, attending gym, pilates or other physical hobbies interests. - Awareness of brain injury or disability. Full training and support will be provided.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: £15.45 per hour
Expected hours: 13 – 15 per week
Experience:
* Caring, support, work or transferable skills.: 2 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person