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JOB DESCRIPTION

Personal Assistant

 

A LITTLE ABOUT MYSELF

I’m a man in my late 50’s with complex health needs. My care is monitored 24/7 because I cannot do anything without assistance. You will be working as part of a small team of PAs to assist me in my home.

I need assistance with all my daily living needs including but not limited to feeding, moving, walking, personal hygiene and medication. I am unsteady on my feet and prone to falls. If I’m left unsupervised for any amount of time there is a high risk I will come to harm myself.

I live with my sister who is my main carer. Sometimes during the night I can experience restlessness and cannot stay in bed. 

PLACE OF WORK

At my home in Ystrad.

HOURS OF WORK

4 hours minimum per week.

You must be willing to cover sickness and annual leave which could include day hours, weekends and overnights.

RATE OF PAY

£12.00 per hour weekday

£14.00 per hour weekend

TASKS INVOLVED

·        Ensuring my safety and well-being at all times in relation to the following -

·        Reassuring me when I am anxious

·        General and basic meal prep and providing drinks as and when needed. Assisting me with both of these tasks as I have difficulty chewing and swallowing; ensuring I do not choke whilst swallowing

·        Assisting me with my bathing, toileting and hygiene needs – ie: personal care

·    Monitoring general health - chest infections, eye care, mouth care, skin markings, pressure sores

·    Assisting me to take daily medication

·    Accurate recording and filing of a range of medical information as appropriate; ie MARs reports for medication. Training will be given by an authorised professional in order to handle and manage my medication

·    Support with bowel care and general toileting - prompting to use the toilet, thorough cleaning, applying barrier cream for skin integrity

·    Ensuring varied diet and hydration to aid overall health and well-being

·    Keeping a shift log of all that’s happened during shift

·    Doing a shift handover after each shift; inform the next PA of any concerns, mood, and particular action to be taken.

·        General support around the house which could include general household cleaning, laundry, mopping floors, wiping down surfaces, vacuuming, general tidying as required

·        Following prompts on the task board and completing listed tasks

 

TYPE OF PERSON REQUIRED

·        You must be reliable, dependable and flexible

·        Someone who understands my care needs are a priority

·        Attend shifts on time; contacting your employer if there’ll be lateness or absence

·        Someone who has a good sense of humour

·        A positive outlook

·        Respect the privacy and confidentiality of working in someone else’s home

·        Experience in a caring role would be beneficial but not essential

·        Mature and well-experienced in life is strongly preferred

ABOUT THE JOB

 

Though a part-time job, this will be a proper job requiring a National Insurance number to be submitted.  A trial period will be necessary in the first instance.  The wage will be paid 4 weekly on return of a payslip provided by the Centre for Independent Living.  You will receive 5.6 weeks paid holiday (pro rata). You may be required to apply for a DBS check at no expense to you.

 

Thank you.