Personal Care Assistant for young man with DMD @£13.85 per/hr in Worcester Park - WORCESTER PARK - KT4
Job Reference (2789e0ec)
I am a 28-year-old man who lives with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) seeking a PA who can support me in living an independent and ‘normal’ life whilst living at home, helping to reduce the anxieties, stress and frustrations that DMD creates. I require support with daily tasks, personal care, domestic tasks, social/going out and general support.
I need help with personal care, including showering/washing, dressing, toileting, hoist transfers, and overnight ventilation (including daily cleaning of the ventilator, putting the ventilator mask on and turning the machine on/off).
I require support with domestic tasks (I like to be clean and tidy!), cleaning my chair, shopping and tasks involved in independently maintaining a household. I require a PA who can support me with cooking and food preparation (although I know how to cook myself and can provide instructions). Having a PA who has cooking skills and enjoys cooking healthy food is essential. I like my food!
I need help picking up and moving heavy objects/items as required and when going out, packing and unpacking my bag.
I need help with a daily physiotherapy/stretching regime, standing wheelchair, and weekly hydrotherapy. I need somebody who enjoys exercise and sports and who is happy to support me with physiotherapy/stretching. I also require support when I go sailing (you don’t have to get in the boat! - The season for this is between April and September/October).
Driving (automatic) is essential for this role. You must have a full UK or EU driving licence. I have a Motability vehicle that you may be able to drive for trips/activities on occasion. However, I can drive from my powered wheelchair for some journeys (I can drive for short journeys - up to 1 hour).
Previous experience in manual handling is necessary. However, I am confident in being able to train you in how I like to be supported/assisted.
Please be aware that the job specification may change over time as my condition progresses.
Please ask for more details for my detailed job description, specification and care plan.
I am unable to provide sponsorship for Visa.
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
Can drive a motability equipped car
Medical
Safe Administration of Medication
Schedule, Pay & Hours
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ONA = Overnight Awake / ONS = Overnight Sleep