About the Employer

I am both the service user and employer and I am currently seeking to employ a PA to support me with both social and domestic duties in the home: Cooking, cleaning, tidying up and some ironing, as well as companionship and support to attend appointments and engage in social activities in my local community. I have a number of health conditions such as back injury/slipped disc, Celiac Disease, bone and bowel disease which impacts on both my physical well being and mental health. There are days where I am often unable to get out of bed due to pain and as such find it difficult to manage some of the basic tasks within my home. My mobility is affected, and I use a walking stick or crutches to move around when able and require a padded donut cushion when travelling and sitting in one place. I have some mobility issues. Whilst I am able to walk independently, at times this is limited and restrictive. I have restricted arm and leg movements which can at times range from minimal to significant discomfort during the day and night and to manage this have strong pain killers or pain relief gel, which I would require my PA to support administering to parts of my body I am unable to reach, back shoulders etc.: Due to these issues, my mental health is greatly impacted as I often feel down and lack confidence and motivation. I suffer Panic attacks which can be significant, affecting my ability to self-regulate so my PA would be required to assist in calming me, holding my hand, rubbing my back and providing reassurance to help soothe those situations. I am seeking a PA who can become an integral part of my family, to support and assist me both personally and around the home. Someone with a calm, caring nature and an understanding of the issues I face due to the conditions I am living with.

Duties will include:

• Preparing meals

• Assisting me with the administering of prescribed creams

• To assist with light housework duties e.g. washing dishes, general tidying and hoovering and ironing

• Engaging me in social activities and assistance to access my local community

• Assistance to appointments I am looking for a personal assistant who has flexibility and experience in the care sector.

The candidate should show initiative and enthusiasm and have a good sense of humour and ability to provide calm when I suffer a panic attack. I am looking for someone who has flexibility, is reliable and committed to providing consistency and care. Someone who is able to speak Punjabi, Urdu or hindi would be an advantage but not essential.

Due to the nature of the work for which you are applying, this post is subject to a satisfactory DBS disclosure (costs will be covered).

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Employer Disability and Health Conditions

• Mobility / Physical• Spinal Chord • Mental Health • Invisible

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Other relevant information

About the Role

Duties and Responsibilities

• Support and/or prompt with cooking/meal preparation and eating meals/drinks.
• Support and/or prompt the individual to take medication.
• Assist with household chores and general homemaking.
• Support and/or prompt to attend appointments as necessary, e.g. hospital/doctors.
• Support and/or prompt the individual to access sporting and leisure activities.
• Assist and encourage socialisation, participating in activities.
• Promote and encourage friendships and independence.
• Develop a good and trusting one to one working relationship.

Only candidates aged 18 or over should apply for this position as you will be required to administer medication.

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The individuals needs may vary from day to day and your tasks may reflect this. You could be required to perform other duties as reasonably required.

You have a responsibility as an employee to report all accidents to the employer immediately. You have a duty to report defects and / or hazards which may give rise to an accident. You are to ensure the safety of the individual at all times.

Due to the nature of the work for which you are applying, this post is subject to a satisfactory DBS disclosure (costs will be covered).

Transport Requirement

Car driver preferred but not essential.

Required Skills

• Be honest, reliable, trustworthy and punctual.• Maintain confidentiality and respect privacy, including the prohibited use of social media in relation to the job role.
• To be able to work on own initiative.
• Be patient, supportive and caring.
• Have good listening skills and be able to provide non-judgemental emotional support.
• Be empathetic.
• Previous caring experience is not essential, however you should have a genuine interest in supporting people with a disability/illness to achieve their goals.
• Be able to work flexibly, adapting to the employers needs on a daily basis.
• Flexibility would be an advantage as the hours may be variable.
• Be self-motivated with a willingness to get involved.
• Have a lively personality.