Female Personal Care Assistant for Lady in Fishponds
Hours: 8 hours per week @ £12.00
Client: UKCIL
Location: Bristol, United Kingdom
Job Reference: c9fd9b30f62d
Posted: 11.03.2025
Expiry Date: 25.04.2025
Job Description:
I am looking for a Personal Assistant (PA) to support me in my home for a total of 8 hours a week in Fishponds. This ideally would be 4 hours on Wednesday and Friday mornings. Due to my Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/ME (CFS/ME), I need a PA who is compassionate and takes initiative. We will provide basic training to have a working knowledge of CFS/ME.
My condition is an invisible illness that limits my ability to complete tasks. The main areas of need are Personal and Domestic Care.
Duties to Include:
1. Awareness of my CFS/ME limitations to support me accordingly.
2. Assistance with bathing and hair washing.
3. Planning food diary and shopping lists, including checking what is already in the house.
4. Cooking meals with some shopping.
5. Housework and laundry.
6. Support with medical appointments and prescription collection.
Main duties will vary day by day depending on my needs for that day and my energy levels.
Expectations from my PA:
1. Professionalism and quick learning due to my initial discomfort with having someone in my home.
2. Ability to observe and understand my energy levels for that day.
3. Support in managing my expectations of the day.
4. Adaptability to manage duties according to my varying energy levels.
5. Understanding, compassion, and awareness of my condition, especially when I cannot explain myself.
6. Kindness and non-judgmental attitude that leaves me energized.
7. Willingness to scaffold me in tasks during the times when I am able.
I have many interests, including listening to books, gardening with supervision, limited visits from friends, and watching gentle films over time.
Important Qualities:
1. Reliability.
2. Clear, non-judgmental communication.
3. Independence in completing tasks without constant instruction.
4. Honesty.
5. Sensitivity to my mental clouding and condition.
6. Careful planning and structured activities to ease confusion and fatigue.
Training is available from us around Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/ME to best support me, including online training from the hospital.
Two references are required, and every successful candidate must undertake a DBS check. A full clean UK driving license and your own car are required.
Services Provided:
* Meal Preparation
* Personal Care
* Domestic Care
* Social + Leisure Activities
* Support to Remain Independent
Training:
* Essential PA Guide
* Safeguarding Adults/Children
* Understanding Challenging Behaviour
* Food Hygiene
Schedule, Pay & Hours:
Time: Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Hours/Week: 8.0
Pay/hr: £12.00
Weekly Actual: £96
Annual FTE: £24,000
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