Support/Care Assistant for a young person F/T@ £12.00/hr near Faversham - FTE - £0 - Faversham - ME13
Job Reference (8477ce6a)
I am a 23 year old full time wheelchair user, I am very sporty when my health allows. I play wheelchair rugby, do WCMX (wheelchair motor cross), athletics and weather permitting park runs. I am interested in art, I like to visit galleries as well as doing my own art projects. I volunteer at an animal park two mornings a week, I am very well supported there but on the rare occasion I may need transport to and from there.
Due to my health needs and levels of pain and fatigue, I am looking for someone that is driven, kind and has a good sense of humour. Candidates will need to be able to work independently to support me if I am unwell.
I live in a rural location with limited public transport, that is not wheelchair accessible. Being able to drive me to activities and appointments is essential.
It is the job of my Personal Assistant to assist in meeting my personal, social and domestic needs as a disabled person, and any other day-to-day requirements or activities. As a result of this assistance I hope to lead an individual, independent and active life in my own home, work and community.
As my Personal Assistant you should be able to handle the physical tasks of lifting, handling, pushing and bending, unless otherwise stated, you do not need to be physically strong to do certain tasks well, but it does help together with good general health.
Responsibilities
- Communicate and discuss any problems that arise as soon as possible
- Respect my privacy and maintain a professional approach at all times, being careful to treat your working relationship as confidential, including the nature of the assistance provided
- Understand and be mindful of my right to dignity, respect, and independence
- Respect my possessions and equipment.
Training
As you will be meeting my personal needs, for the most part the assistance required will be learnt through us working together however where required practical training and guidance can be provided.
Work hours
Up to 15 hours per week to be spread over three days. I can be a bit flexible with days and times and I am happy for this to be a shared role.
Key Responsibilities
All tasks are to be carried out with dignity, respect and in a person centred manor.
Health and Well Being.
- Be conscious of my health and well being (including fluctuations in my physical capacity) at all times.
- Reminding to have food and drinks through out the day.
- Medication reminders.
Domestic Tasks
I will need support with
- Changing bedding
- Washing and Ironing of clothes.
- Food preparation and cooking
- Tidying the kitchen and supporting with washing up after cooking and meals
- Shopping (this maybe taking me to a shop or helping me with on line shopping)
- Tidying and vacuuming my room.
- Helping to clean and maintain wheelchairs and equipment.
Social Tasks
- Support with sporting activities, wheelchair rugby, WCMX, athletics and park runs etc.
- Support to attend art galleries and works shops.
- Assist me to meet with friends (you do not always have to stay with me, but be on call if I need help).
- Assisting with transport and ensure the correct insurance is held.
All applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK and have a full driving licence. Successful applicants will be subject to DBS check with no criminal record.
Services
Meal Preparation
Domestic Care
Social + Leisure activities
Support to remain independent
Training
Safeguarding Adults/Children
Moving & Handling
Food Hygiene
First Aid
Hand hygiene
Transportation
Full UK driving license
Schedule, Pay & Hours
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ONA = Overnight Awake / ONS = Overnight Sleep