Personal Care Assistant for a young man 26 hr/wk @ £13.15/hr in Worcester Park - FTE - £25.6k - WORCESTER PARK - KT4
Overview
I am a 27-year-old man who lives with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), a progressive neuromuscular condition. I have been using a powered wheelchair since 2015. I am a determined individual who tries to make the most of life.
I studied Neuroscience at the University of Nottingham (2015-2018) and MSc Science Communication at the University of Sheffield (2018-2019). I worked in healthcare communications for 18 months and am currently pursuing a part-time 2-year distance learning MSc in Sustainable Development at SOAS. I have also worked with charities supporting people with DMD, including the Pathfinders Neuromuscular Alliance.
I have a keen interest in healthcare, science, and being outdoors. Music is one of my passions, and I enjoy DJing and making music. I am interested in watching sports, nature, gardening, design, reading, and sailing. It would be great to have a PA who shares these interests.
I am a sociable person who enjoys going out but also values my own space and quiet.
Job Requirements:
I am looking for someone who can work 26 hours a week with flexibility. I need support to live an independent life while living at home. Responsibilities include:
* Daily tasks and personal care: hoisting, toileting, showering/washing, dressing, daily stretching, weekly swimming/hydrotherapy.
* Domestic tasks: meal and drink preparation, maintaining a clean environment, cleaning ventilator, hoovering, ironing, making the bed, cleaning the room, wheelchair, shower seat, etc.
* Socialising/going out: attending events, packing bags, etc.
* Working from home and general support.
Driving a Motability vehicle (automatic) is essential for this role.
Working hours:
Availability between 7:30 am – 19:30 pm, flexibility to work some evenings (Wed 18:30 – 11:30) and weekends (Sundays 17:00 – 21:00). Working patterns and start times can be flexible and agreed upon after discussion. Extra hours worked will be paid for subject to agreement.
Job description:
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/cleaning tasks, including cleaning my chair, shopping, and tasks involved in maintaining a household. Cooking skills and a passion for healthy food are essential.
I need help with moving heavy objects/items as required and packing/unpacking my bag when going out. I also need support with a daily stretching regime, standing wheelchair, and weekly swimming. Enjoyment of exercise and sports is important, as is support when I go sailing (you don’t have to get in the boat!).
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.
#J-18808-Ljbffr