About the Employer

I am a 37 year old lady who is a wheelchair user, and I am looking for a female PA to support me to access the gym and to go swimming. The PA must be a driver/car owner with a boot big enough to fit my wheelchair. I am looking for support to improve my fitness, to lose weight, and to build my confidence when accessing community facilities, particularly the gym. Due to my current support needs I require assistance from a Personal Assistant to access these activities safely and consistently. I am self sufficient, but due to Fibromyalgia and other health issues, I get tired easily so I will need support with dressing and changing clothes before and after activities. I may also need support with emptying my stoma while out of the house.

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Employer Disability and Health Conditions

• Mobility / Physical• Spinal Chord • Invisible

Stoma bag, fibromyalgia, spinal tumours and asthma.

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The employer's hobbies and interests:

• Gym• Swimming

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Other relevant information

• The individual keeps pets in the home.1 dog an 2 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 the individual to access sporting and leisure activities.
• Promote and encourage friendships and independence.
• 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.

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 and car owner – must have business insurance.

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 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 not essential, however you should have a genuine interest in supporting people with a disability/illness to achieve their goals.
• Flexibility would be an advantage as the hours may be variable.