A LITTLE ABOUT MYSELF
27-year-old female living in the Heath area requires a personal assistant to support her to maximise her independence.
She is very adventurous and outgoing and is looking for someone similar to support her out in the community and to activities she enjoys.
She has a mild learning disability, Epilepsy and Cerebral Palsy. Administering medication may be required and training will be provided for this.
PURPOSE OF JOB
Support out in the community to activities she enjoys
HOURS OF WORK
13 hours p/w during weekdays
The hours will be used on either a Monday, Wednesday or Friday.
RATE OF PAY
£14.70 an hour
TASKS INVOLVED
1. Support out in the community to activities she enjoys such as swimming, squash, badminton, pickleball and gym
2. Ensure safety at all times
3. Support out to town or to the pub, shadowing only so she can spend time with friends but have someone around if she needs them.
TYPE OF PERSON REQUIRED
4. Reliable, committed and punctual
5. Understanding of confidentiality and privacy
6. Trustworthy and efficient
7. Would ideally like someone who is sociable and energetic
8. Enthusiastic in suggesting new activities/ ways to fill her day.
9. Be able to use own initiative
10. Experience in epilepsy and administering rescue meds is essential
11. Training in providing medication will be compulsory and arranged for you.
12. Car driver with own car is essential