Personal Support Assistant
I am a 36-year-old young lady living with my family in the Merthyr Tydfil area.
I am looking for a personal assistant 6 hours per week.
About Myself
I have been diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy and have a learning disability.
I am looking for a Personal Assistant to help me out of my home to socialise in the local community and give me more independence.
I will also need someone to push my wheelchair for me.
I like to go out and about and I have always been a very sociable woman. I enjoy music, films, colouring in, and anything Harry Potter related. I also like going out for meals, swimming, bowling, cinema, to the park, and going into town and shopping.
I would love the opportunity to mix with her people and access the community and activities of my choice. Most importantly I want to have fun doing the things I enjoy and have support to do those things. I find if I engage in activities, it helps me stay physically and mentally active.
I would like someone friendly and patient as sometimes my communication verbally can be unclear, but I always manage to get my point across. People tell me I have a great sense of humour, and I’m able to use pictures and pointing, facial expression and gesture to support my verbal speech, once you get to know myself you will be able to understand my small vocal able speech.
Likes: -
I like to go out shopping and buying new clothes, CD’s and DVD’s.
I like watching Disney Films, Harry Potter, Discovery of Witches, The Vampire Diaries, The Good Witch, Barbie (Cartoon) and Elvis, Buffy, Charmed, Sister Act, Musicals
I love listening to music, this is mainly pop, country, 60s-80s. The artists I listen too are Elvis Presley, Dolly Parton, STEPS, Boyzone, Cher, Tina Turner, Westlife, Musicals etc.
I do like to dance.
I like to go in the car for long drive, whilst listening to the music.
I do like going to the park and walking around the lake, I sometimes do this with my dogs.
I do like going to the theatre to see shows, but this can depend on the show and how far back i am from stage.
I do like to colour my book and play with my wool.
I do have my phone and my tablet where I can watch movies and also play games.
I do like pamper sessions like having my hair, nails and massaging done.
I like to play cards (playing cards and tarot/oracle cards)
I like my dogs and my cat and will ask for these often.
Dislikes: -
I don’t like anything scary, so certain Halloween costumes I will scream at.
I don’t like change in routine, as I like to know that I am seeing a person on a particular day and regular basis
Don’t like loud bangs.
I have only now started liking Pantomimes, but will need to be far back
Working Hours/Pay of Rate
6 hours per week - £13.80 Per Hour (Paid monthly)
Hours need to be flexible to my needs and will be discussed in the interview
Tasks and Duties
• I require my personal assistant to take me out of my home environment and look after me in the community always making sure I’m safe.
• Support and encourage my independence where possible, and preserve my personal sense of well-being
• To give me the supervision and encouragement I need to lead a good life.
• Also to assist with personal care
TYPE OF PERSON REQUIRED
• A person with patience, who understands the complex needs I have
• A person with a positive can-do attitude
• A person with a bubbly and easy-going manner
• A person with personality and character
• A person who is dependable and arrives on time
• A person with a positive commitment to this kind of work
Training
Training is accessible if required for the job role
Additional Information
Successful applicant will be subject to a three-month trial period.
A DBS check will be required, this will be at no cost to yourself.
Please note that this advert has been placed on behalf of one of our Service User. Should your application be successful, you will be directly employed by the customer and not PeoplePlus.