Personal Assistant for young person P/T @ £16.47/hr in Weston-super-mare - FTE - £32.1k
PA needed for young man with Functional Neurological disorder. This young man uses both a powered and manual wheelchair due to weakness in all limbs. This young person has Chronic Fatigue Syndrome which was changed to a diagnosis of Fibromyalgia. This person has lost feeling from his waist down which has not fully returned.
Tasks needed
* Encourage and support with personal care as needed
* Support with irrigation machine if needed
* Support with dressing/undressing as needed
* Support to make connections with new friends
* Ensuring there is access to food and drink
* Encouragement to have a healthy diet
* Support with shopping
* Support with domestic tasks and complete tasks if needed
* Support with cooking safely
* Provide car transport to enable access to the community (this person enjoys gaming, shopping for clothes, listening to music, watching TV and going to the cinema)
* Monitor mental and physical health
* Ensure medication is taken correctly during times he has had a seizure
* Pick up medication from pharmacy
* Provide support as required with transfer and mobility
* Encourage young person to do physio exercises to build strength and stamina
* Support with his short term memory
Availability Flexible, can be discussed
Hourly rate £16.47 for self-employed PA's
Hours required 15 hours per week
Key Responsibilities
* Meal Preparation
* Personal Care
* Domestic Care
* Social + Leisure activities
* Support to remain independent
Training
* Essential PA Guide
* Safeguarding Adults/Children
* Moving & Handling
* Food Hygiene
* First Aid
* Hand hygiene
Transportation
* Full UK driving license
* Own personal car
Medical
* Safe Administration of Medication
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