I am looking for a personal care assistant to help in the daily living of myself, a paralysed 38 year old man. I am 21 years post injury and although have the use of my arms, I cannot use my hands, therefore requiring help in most aspects of my life.
It is the job of a Personal Assistant to assist in meeting personal, social and domestic needs and any other day-to-day requirements or activities. As a result of this assistance it helps me lead an individual, independent and active life in my home and community. As a Personal Assistant you should be able to handle the physical tasks of lifting, handling, pushing and bending.
Must;
Hold a full, valid UK driving license and be able to drive
Be physically fit
Caring experience ideal but not necessary
Like animals as I have a dog
It is a non smoking household
The position is for every other weekend nights 8pm - 8am. It is a waking night shift. The job would entail the personal care such as undressing for bed, handling my medication, taking and picking me up to any appointments or social outings and light housework such ironing, vacuuming etc. Experience is ideal; however, a lot can be learned on the job so a hard worker and someone who can learn and remember things quickly is also ideal and training will be provided with an existing carer. It is a waking night job so there will be hours of inactivity. There is also the option to attend any courses such as moving and handling that become available. I live with my wife and parents so there are always people around and the current carers have all worked for me for numerous years that creates a friendly environment and relationship in a family home.
Salary and shifts
It is every other weekends 8pm - 8am. Pay is £14/hour
To start immediately
Benefits
Extra shifts available when cover is needed, self employed or PAYE, holiday pay, statutory sick pay
Job Types: Part-time
Responsibilities:
- Handle incoming and outgoing correspondence such as GP and medical supply phone calls
- Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information and exercise discretion in handling confidential matters
- Organize and maintain physical files and documents such as drug charts
Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the client.w
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From £14.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
