About the Employer

My name is Chris, I have Cerebral Palsy’s as a long term condition, and I use a wheelchair on a daily basis to get around. I have great sense of humour and love talking about life in general. I enjoy Classical music and love to visit the symphony hall, to listen to my favourite classical music at least once or twice month. I am happy when my home is tidy and clean, and my items placed back in the right place. I also love to socialise shop and enjoy eating out. I am looking for a Personal Assistant who has experience in caring for someone with a long term disability. Experience of using a hoist will be of advantage. My duties included personal care preparation of food general house keeping ,assisting out of bed and into bed morning and evening. I also need assistance’s with going out for example to the symphony hall concerts and medical appointment. Any further duties can be discussed at the interview. The person I am looking for should also have a sense of humour, love to socialise and also be trust worthy.

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Employer Disability and Health Conditions

• Mobility / Physical

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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 and/or prompt the individual to access sporting and leisure activities.
• Develop a good and trusting one to one working relationship.

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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.

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.
• Be patient, supportive and caring.
• Previous caring experience is not essential, however you should have a genuine interest in supporting people with a disability/illness to achieve their goals.