About the Employer

I am a 53 year old lady who suffered a spinal cord stroke nearly 7 years ago. This has left me paralyzed from the chest down. I live with my partner and two cats. I have a good sense of humour and enjoy chatting, but there days when I struggle with the day:day impact of the stroke. I am very knowledgeable and will be able to share details of my condition to further others' understanding. I require a personal assistant to work as part of a team providing my care. The post requires someone who would like 18hrs a week (every Tuesday and alternate Mondays) and flexibility to cover other PA holidays, would be beneficial.

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Employer Disability and Health Conditions

• Mobility / Physical• Spinal Chord • Mental Health

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The employer's hobbies and interests:

• enjoying time with my cats• watching films• getting out in the fresh air

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Other relevant information

• The individual keeps pets in the home.two cats.

About the Role

Duties and Responsibilities

• Support and/or prompt with personal care. This may include toileting, showering/bathing, getting in and out of bed, getting dressed.
• 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 the individual to look after/care for pets.
• Develop a good and trusting one to one working relationship.
• Support with managing paperwork & correspondence.

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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.
• To be able to follow instructions accurately.
• Be patient, supportive and caring.
• Have good listening skills and be able to provide non-judgemental emotional support.
• Be empathetic.
• Previous caring experience is essential.
• 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.

Required Training

Successful candidates are required to undertake any training that is considered necessary and appropriate to the role.

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Moving and Handling. Training will be provided by the employer.