Personal Assistant to join existing team

Description

Vacancy Title: Personal Assistant to join existing team

Reference Number: DP5081

Location: Horsham

Hours per week: 5 overnight shift per week, Friday, Saturday and Sunday daytime shifts, plus additional hours to cover existing PAs holiday throughout the year

Hourly pay rate: £13.30 day time, £15 waking night shift.

Details

I am looking for care for a: man

The candidate should be: any gender

Driving licence required: no

Access to own vehicle required: no

Overnight care required: yes

Job Description

Summary

I am a 26-year-old, fun loving man, I am wheelchair dependent and need help in all areas of life including some personal care

I have a wicked sense of humour and I am also Lego mad!

I have Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, and do not have any movement in my arms and legs. I have my bipap to help me with my breathing at night and sometimes in the day. I suffer from anxiety and depression, and I find change difficult so it will be important for me to get to know and build trust with you. PAs that are reliable, consistent, and fun-loving would suit this role.

This is a rewarding role as you will be joining a wonderful team of existing PAs and professional training will be provided.

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 Must be comfortable with pets Able to always work to high standards of health & safety

Other Personal Qualities:

Previous experience preferred. Employee Duties:
Medication prompting/administering
Personal grooming
Eating and drinking assistance
Moving and handling
Clinical tasks
Other relevant duties as required
Administration
Cooking
Companionship
Dressing / undressing
Bathroom assistance

Additional duties:

Domestic:

Supporting to set up bathroom for shower and personal care tasks
Clean, empty and supply urine bottle when required.
General cleaning and tidying after personal care or other domestic tasks. E.g. wiping down surfaces, mopping floors etc.
Preparing drinks, meals and snacks
Check Bipap equipment is ready for use and notify senior maintenance is required

Personal Care:

Washing and bathing/showering – towelling dry/ drying hair Supervision and/or assistance with showering, drying, hair washing/ brushing as required
Regularly reposition me when I am in my chair or bed at night.
Assistance with applying cream
General hair/skincare
Using the toilet
Dressing and undressing/ helping with buttons and fastenings
Using hoist (ceiling and manual) to transfer to and from bed, toilet, wheelchair etc, when required.
Help with dispensing tablets
Dispensing and administering medication e.g. in liquid form/ tablets
Assist to put mask for Bipap on and ensure bipap is switched on.
Mealtimes e.g. cutting up food, getting mechanical arm ready for use, assistance to feed, provide straw for drinks and support with drinking.
Completing MARS sheets and care logs as outlined e.g. including logging changes to skin condition

Social:

Accompany employer when accessing social and leisure activities,
Accompanying employer to doctors/hospital appointments when required
Whilst on duty at the employer’s home watching TV and assisting with activities of my choosing.

Additional requirements

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

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 employed directly by the individual employer and not Independent Lives. Successful applicants will be entitled to Holiday pay and will be issued employment contracts.

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