Personal Assistant for young person P/T@ £16.47/hr in Weston-super-mare - FTE - £32.1k - Weston-Super-Mare - BS24

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PA needed for young man with Functional Neurological disorder.

This young man uses both a powered and manual wheelchair due to weakness in all limbs. This young person has Chronic Fatigue Syndrome which was changed to a diagnosis of Fibromyalgia. This person has lost feeling from his waist down which has not fully returned.

Tasks needed

Encourage and support with personal care as needed
Support with irrigation machine if needed
Support with dressing/undressing as needed
Support to make connections with new friends
Ensuring there is access to food and drink
Encouragement to have a healthy diet
Support with shopping
Support with domestic tasks and complete tasks if needed
Support with cooking safely
Provide car transport to enable access the community (this person enjoys gaming, shopping for clothes, listening to music, watching TV and going to the cinema)
Monitor mental and physical health
Ensure medication is taken correctly during times he has had a seizure
Pick up medication from pharmacy
Provide support as required with transfer and mobility
Encourage young person to do physio exercises to build strength and stamina
Support with his short term memory

Availability
Flexible, can be discussed

Hourly rate
£16.47 for self-employed PA's

Hours required
15 hours per week

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

Transportation

Full UK driving license

Own personal car

Medical

Safe Administration of Medication

Schedule, Pay & Hours

Time

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

Sun

Mor

Aft

Eve

ONA

ONS

ONA = Overnight Awake / ONS = Overnight Sleep

Hour/Week

15.0

Pay/hr

£16.47

Weekly Actual

£247

Monthly Actual

£1,071

Annual Actual

£12,847

Annual FTE

£34,258

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Personal Assistant for young person P/T@ £16.47/hr in Weston-super-mare - FTE - £32.1k - Weston-Super-Mare - BS24

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