Complex Care PA (IV Nutrition/Autism/EDS) for a young lady 18 hr/wk @ £198/weekly in WF12 - Dewsbury - WF12
Job Reference (b285c11c)
We are seeking a new PA to join my existing care team. My name is Charlotte, im 32 years old and have Ehlers Danlos Syndrome, Autism, Intestinal failure & am and electric wheelchair user.
Due to my conditions I require 24/7 care. I live in my own home with my partner and pet tortoise. I am seeking a personal assistant to help me in every aspect of my daily life from getting washed and dressed, through medical tasks and working or enjoying hobbies.
Please note this role is NOT open to Men due to the nature of the role [Exempt from Equalities Act].
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assistance with all aspects of personal care e.g. wash/dress, stoma & catheter care etc
- Assistance with medical tasks such as clinical observations e.g. blood pressure
- Assistance with preparing and administering medication via JEJ tube and care of tube.
- Assistance with IV nutrition & hydration plus IV meds (TPN)[ Once trained]
- Maintaining a habital home environment e.g. domestic tasks
- Assistance to access social environment.
- Assistance when working [I run a online handmade buisness & am a BSL interpreter when well enough]
I need assistance in all aspects of my life and this includes things such as : help getting up, showering/bathing, getting dressed/changing clothes, transferring to wheelchair, all other personal care including assistance with Ileostomy (stoma) bag, suprapubic catheter and PEG drainage bag, jej feed, TPN & IV fluids, meds etc. My condition causes a great deal of fatigue among other issues so I am not always able to get out of bed. I enjoys baking, crafting (sewing, knitting, glass, pottery etc), shopping, watching movies, growing plants and more.
Person Specification
Essential
· Must be willing and able to follow my policy on illness & work eg. COVID or infections diseases
· Excellent level of spoken English
· Good understanding of a PA’s role in enabling choice and control for disabled people
· Excellent communication skills
· Good hygiene standards -Keeping everything clean
· Strong commitment to the principles of Equality and Diversity
· Reliable, respectful, discreet, sensitive, friendly, and pro-active in the role
· Able to work quickly and efficiently, sometimes under pressure
· Flexible- willing and able to change working hours at short notice, cover for colleagues should they have to self-isolate and be contactable in an emergency
· Willingness to learn and develop
Desirable
· Able to drive
· Good intercultural awareness and communication skills
· Similar interests, especially in subjects such as medical/disabilty, crafting, gardening etc
· Similar age range
· Ability to communicate in BSL or Makaton (or willingness to learn)
Hours Available
I’m seeking a PA to cover any of the following hours:
Friday 09:30-1800
Saturday 11:00-1700
Sunday 11:00-1700
Please indicate which hours you are interested in in your application. You will still be expected to be flexible and cover for colleagues when necessary. You are able to choose to work Fridays and every other Sunday, I do not expect people to work every weekend, currently we try to share them to allow everyone weekends off.
Why apply for this job?
Do you want to make a difference to someone life? Charlotte is a lovely 32 year old with significant health needs, and is life limited. If you apply for this role, you will be not only a PA, but also a friend. Your daily shift will involve care tasks but also fun activities such as baking, massage, going to the cinema, shopping, chatting and having a good time. This is a really rewarding position with a chance to make a difference!
What we can offer:
- Supportive and pleasant home environment
- Comprehensive package of paid training with ability to learn advance skills such as Observations, SPC insertions and IV nutrition.
- Flexible work schedule
- £11 per hour, plus holiday pay etc
To apply
Please submit a cover letter style application via UKCIL as soon as possible. If I like your application, I will contact you as soon as possible and arrange an initial video interview prior to meeting face to face.
Note about Shifts available:
Please note that the shift time of 0930-1800 is subject to change as needed. Shifts pre-covid were 0800-2000 and are likely to return to this at some point soon, should this happen and be a challenge for you , we will work with you to ensure you can undertake work. Additionally there are. night shifts that will be available as and when you are needed 2000-0800 again the ability to be flexible and pick up shifts if available is desirable.
Services
Meal Preparation
Personal Care
Domestic Care
Social + Leisure activities
Support to remain independent
Training
Essential PA Guide
Safeguarding Adults/Children
Moving & Handling
Food Hygiene
First Aid
Hand hygiene
Autism / Aspergers
Transportation
Full UK driving license
Can drive a motability equipped car
Medical
Safe Administration of Medication
Schedule, Pay & Hours
Time
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Tue
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Fri
Sat
Sun
ONA = Overnight Awake / ONS = Overnight Sleep