Personal Care Assistant for a young lady £11.00/hr in dewsbury - Fun/varied roll - Dewsbury - WF12

Job Reference (10afb03d)

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.

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!


JOB PARTICULARS


Please note this role is NOT open to Men due to the nature of the role [Exempt from Equalities Act].

Main Duties and Responsibilities:



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
·        Able to Drive


Desirable

·        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)

What we can offer:

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. 
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
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
Mor
Aft
Eve
ONA
ONS
ONA = Overnight Awake / ONS = Overnight Sleep
Hour/Week
8.5
Pay/hr
£11.00
Weekly Actual
£94
Monthly Actual
£405
Annual Actual
£4,862
Annual FTE
£22,880


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