About the Employer

I am looking for a Personal Assistant to provide 11 hours of support per week. Working days and times can be discussed and agreed at interview. Before my stroke in 2013, I worked as a International Team Coach (for team GB) in Martial Arts, a sport that remains a huge part of my life. I continue to have a keen interest in martial arts and enjoy keeping as fit and active as possible. Following my stroke, I have no use of my left arm, as well as mobility and memory difficulties, and I am now looking for a supportive and reliable Personal Assistant to help me maintain my independence and continue pursuing my interests. The role will involve assisting with paperwork and administrative tasks, as I am no longer able to write. An interest in social media, video editing, or digital content creation would be highly desirable, as I have conducted interviews with Martial Arts Masters and would like support with editing and sharing this content online. Additional duties may include support with personal care, meal preparation, household tasks, food shopping, and attending appointments or activities where required. I have an assistance dog, so applicants must be comfortable around dogs. A car driver with business insurance is essential for this role. If you are looking for a rewarding role where you can make a real difference to someone's quality of life while supporting their passions and independence, I would love to hear from you.

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Employer Disability and Health Conditions

• Mobility / Physical • Cognitive / Learning

stroke survivor

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The employer's hobbies and interests:

• keeping fit• swimming• media / editing

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Other relevant information

An assistance dog (Boxer).

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 with food shopping.
• Support the individual to look after/care for pets.
• 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 managing paperwork & correspondence.
• 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.

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 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 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.
• Be self-motivated with a willingness to get involved.
• Have a lively personality.