Personal Assistant for a gentleman P/T@ £15.00/hr in Leeds - FTE - £29.3k - Leeds - LS16
Job Summary:
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Personal Assistant to support a disabled adult (early 40s) with left-sided Hemiplegia and left Hemianopia in their daily life. This role involves assisting with household tasks, outings, facilitating occasional appointments (e.g., medical), and supporting the individual’s independence and well-being.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Appointments and Outings: Accompany the individual to medical appointments, social outings, and other activities. Provide transportation and support as needed.
2. Household Management: Organise and manage household tasks including shopping, phone calls to companies and service providers, and helping to keep medical equipment clean. Ensure the laundry cycle is completed on a regular basis and the home environment is safe and well-maintained.
3. Medication Support: Support the individual in ensuring that medication is taken regularly to keep tonic seizures under control. Monitor and remind the individual about their medication schedule, and help obtain medication from the pharmacy on a regular basis.
4. Communication: Maintain open and effective communication with other professionals, family members, and other members of the support network. Relay important information and updates as necessary, while always respecting and prioritising the autonomy of the individual.
5. Goal Support: Assist the individual in setting and achieving personal goals. Encourage and support their efforts to maintain independence and health and pursue interests and hobbies.
6. Confidentiality: Respect the individual’s privacy and maintain confidentiality regarding their personal and medical information.
Skills and Qualifications:
1. Experience: Previous experience in caregiving or personal assistance is desirable. Experience working with disabled individuals is preferred.
2. Knowledge: Understanding of disability and accessibility considerations.
3. Communication Skills: Strong communication skills. Ability to interact effectively with the individual, their family, and other professionals.
4. Interpersonal Skills: Compassionate, patient, and empathetic disposition. Ability to build a trusting and supportive relationship with the individual.
5. Confidentiality: Ability to maintain confidentiality and respect the individual’s autonomy and privacy.
6. Driving: Must possess a valid driving licence and have the ability to drive the individual to appointments and outings.
7. Flexibility: Willingness to adapt to the individual’s needs and schedule. Ability to handle unexpected situations with calm professionalism.
8. Creative Thinking: Ability to think creatively and find innovative solutions to challenges.
9. Mental Health Understanding: Demonstrates an understanding and patience when it comes to mental health conditions such as anxiety.
Additional Information:
- Work Schedule: The position may require flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, depending on the individual’s needs. The position requires around 22 hours per month. The candidate should be willing to accommodate the individual’s schedule and be available for support as needed.
Person Specification:
We are looking for an individual to join us as a Personal Assistant for a disabled man with left-sided Hemiplegia and left Hemianopia. The ideal candidate will embody empathy, patience, and a genuine desire to make a positive impact on another person’s life.
Key Attributes:
1. Empathetic: Understanding and sensitive to the needs and feelings of the employer.
2. Patient: Able to handle situations calmly.
3. Reliable: Consistently dependable and trustworthy.
4. Respectful: Honours the dignity and privacy of the employer.
5. Adaptable: Flexible and able to adjust to changing needs and circumstances.
6. Good Communication Skills: Clearly and effectively communicates with the employer and others involved in their care.
7. Problem-Solver: Able to think critically and find solutions to challenges.
8. Encouraging: Motivate and support the employer in achieving their goals.
9. Organised: Manages tasks efficiently and keeps things in order.
10. Compassionate: Shows genuine care and concern for the employer's well-being.
11. Discreet: Maintains confidentiality and respects the employer's privacy.
12. Positive Attitude: Maintains an optimistic and encouraging demeanour.
13. Physically Fit: Capable of performing tasks that may require physical effort.
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