PA/Carer

Description

PA/Carer

Ref: DP3856

Location: Bognor Regis

Details

This role is to support a Man

Drivers licence required: Yes

Own vehicle needed: Yes

Employment status:

employed

Hours per week:

Mainly to cover holidays of approximately 12 weeks per year

Hourly pay rate:

£14 per hour + an overnight rate to be discussed

Hi, we are looking for a pa to help care for my 28 year old son. He has autism and severe learning difficulties. He is non verbal and incontinent. He loves picture books, youtube and anything to do with space eg astronauts and shuttles. He also loves a walk to the shop to buy shopping and a magazine. He can be very challenging but rewarding. The post is based in a family home which he shares with his 2 brothers who are also his full time carers. We would love to find someone who can get stuck in and help take the pressure off.

Duties include:

Medication prompting/administering

Personal grooming

Moving and handling

Housekeeping

Cooking

Transportation

Companionship

Dressing / undressing

Bathroom assistance

Personal care to include nappy changes

Candidate qualities:

Respectful of the employer's privacy and confidentiality

Reliable with good timekeeping

Able to both follow instructions and work on own initiative

Hygienic, tidy and well organised

Fit and healthy to undertake the required duties

Patient and possess excellent interpersonal skills

Honest and cheerful

Creative

Able to speak and read English to a reasonable standard

Able to always work to high standards of health & safety

Someone kind, cheerful with a good sense of humour who can be flexible and a teamplayer

Additional requirements

Non-smoker preferred or someone willing to refrain from smoking during working hours

Notes:

All applicants must have the right to work in the UK and be willing to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring

Service check if required.

Please note, if you are successful in your application for this position, you will be either engaged directly or

employed by the individual employer and not by Independent Lives. The role may be offered on an employed or

self-employed basis, depending on the suitability and agreement with the employer. If the role is employed, you

will be entitled to holiday pay and issued an employment contract

Ad ID: 5417121811