About the Employer

I am the employer and the service user who has access to a direct payment for PA care and support. Following a major stroke which resulted in my mobility being severely affected as well as my ability to complete general tasks, I am seeking a PA who will be able to provide support to enhance my day-to-day life and support me to continue living independently. I am otherwise quite isolated spending a great deal of time at home on my own or with family members, however, I wish to employ a Personal Assistant to allow me some independence and the opportunity to do the things I enjoy. I can walk independently with the use of a stick or with support within my home, however this is limited and restrictive. I am unable to use public transport or walk outdoors. Unfortunately my pet dog has recently passed away.

 

I have restricted hand movement in my right hand, so support is required with some basic, general tasks. I have a manual wheelchair and use this when out and has access to a taxi pass and if required or able to use PA’s car for travel.

If the successful candidate is a car driver and has use of a car, this would be desirable but not essential to the role. I have a very bubbly character with a very positive outlook on life, I have a good sense of humour and I am seeking a Personal Assistant with similar characteristics, to provide friendship, companionship, support, and encouragement in accessing social activities and events.

The role is to befriend and offer companionship to me with a view to extending my social network and promoting my independence. I enjoy most things and you will be required to provide companionship and friendship when going out. Examples of activities the successful candidate will be required to attend and support me in include: • going to the cinema • cooking • gardening • clothes shopping • going for meals or accessing café’s • going to the hairdressers, having her nails done or other associated pampering • being outdoor and indoors, weather dependent • being physically active • medical and hospital appointments • household chores and general tidying You will assist me in attending places of interest and help broaden my interests. You will assist me in accessing social activities and provide assistance to help engage me in the local community safely.

My 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 may be required to undertake any training that is considered necessary and appropriate to your role.

 

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Employer Disability and Health Conditions

• Mobility / Physical • Invisible

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The employer's hobbies and interests:

• cooking/gardening• cinema/being outdoors• Pampering/shopping

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Other relevant information

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.
• Assist with household chores and general homemaking.
• Support and/or prompt to attend appointments as necessary, e.g. hospital/doctors.
• Support with food shopping.
• 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.
• Support with gardening.

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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.