Overview
Although a part-time job, this will be a proper job requiring a National Insurance number to be submitted. A probation period will be necessary in the first instance. Wages will be paid 4 weekly. You will receive 5.6 weeks paid holiday (pro rata). You will be required to apply for a DBS check at no expense to you. Support cannot be carried out in the personal assistant's own home.
Morning Personal Care tasks include support with showering, washing hair or bathing; personal care reminders (brushing teeth, using medical aids and changing ostomy bag); support putting clothes away and some support with dressing; some support in preparing breakfast; and morning routines.
For twice weekly meal prep support with: putting shopping away and meal preparation - you don\'t need to be able to cook, as long as you can follow direction and pass me the relevant ingredients. I love to cook however, the physicality can be difficult as well as the heat in the kitchen.
Please Note: Dewis Centre for Independent Living is acting on behalf of a third party and will not be your employer or be liable for any issues arising out of your employment should you be offered employment.
About the role
I am a 27 year old female and live in the Llanrumney area. I am seeking a personal assistant to support my morning routine and other tasks. I am a disabled ambulatory power wheelchair user and I use a variety of aids to support myself throughout the day. I have multiple chronic conditions, the primary ones being; Hypermobile Ehlers Danlos Syndrome (hEDS), Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) and Functional Neurologic Disorder (FND). I also have an Ileostomy. I have Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (cPTSD) and Anxiety. Although I experience many symptoms throughout my day I manage these mostly independently and all training/information will be provided as we work together. I live with my husband and our two dogs. I am a crafty person and love to spend time outside when possible. I prefer to keep routine but I do have to maintain some flexibility due to work, doctors appointments and my scouting commitments. Successful applicant must be comfortable around dogs as I have two. They are lively but will provide hours of entertainment.
Responsibilities & Requirements
* Good communication skills, scheduling and time management.
* Willingness to learn.
* Reliable, empathetic, trustworthy and friendly.
* I am 27 years old and humour is my default. We will get on well if you are a fun, bubbly person with a good sense of humour.
* Experience is preferred but not essential. All aspects can be learnt along the way. Some understanding of my conditions may be useful but is not essential.
* Full UK driving licence - not essential.
* Must be comfortable around dogs, I have two 3 year old dogs that are full of energy and would love to be friends.
Work Schedule & Pay
Morning Personal Care: Monday to Friday for 2hrs, either 7:30 - 9:30 or 8:00-10:00 (open to alternative timings in the morning).
5 hrs of support every 2 weeks for support with meal prep. Bi weekly meal prep day to be discussed at interview stage there is some flexibility in this.
RATE OF PAY: £14.10 per hour
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