Personal Assistant

About the Employer
I am both the employer and service user. I have a diagnosis of Idiopathic Intercranial Hypotension with Papilledema, anxiety & depression, Fibromyalgia, neuropathy nerve damage, Chiri malformation with partial Tonsillectomy, Hypermobile Joint Syndrome, functional neurological disorder, Dissociative seizures. All long term complex needs I reside at home with my young son and currently have my mother living with us to provide support.
Due to the nature and symptoms associated with my disabilities, this has left me with mobility issues, I at times struggle with tasks that require fine motor skills resulting in me needing support with personal care (assistance at times with dressing, support in transferring me via a hoist in and out of the bath and assistance to help me maintain personal care and hygiene) and preparing meals.
I am extremely isolated and would like to employ a PA to become an extension of my support network, to provide hands on support and companionship.
The PA I am seeking would be around when my son is home so being child friendly is paramount.
The PA role will be to provide friendship, support, helping me in with day-to-day tasks to help me build my confidence, encourage me with my independence and allowing my mum a break from her caring role. The PA support will enable me to develop my social support network
Employer Disability and Health Conditions
• Mobility / Physical• Spinal Chord • Mental Health • Invisible
The employer's hobbies and interests:
• Socialising with others• Shopping• Cafe's
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 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 managing paperwork & correspondence.
• To promote and enable me with independence, build self-esteem and the
opportunity of time with someone other than a family member.
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 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.
• Be self-motivated with a willingness to get involved.
• Have a lively personality.
I am seeking a Personal Assistant who has a bubbly personality, an energetic person with understanding and empathy. Someone who will become an integral part of my family life and support with care needs
When you are Required
Specific days/times required:
• Monday,
• Tuesday,
• Wednesday,
• Thursday,
• Friday,
• Saturday,
• Sunday,
Dates and times are flexible and can be discussed at interview.