Job Title: Personal Assistant to join existing team

Location: Horsham

Reference: DP5081

Hourly rate: £13.30 day times, £15 waking night shift.

Hours and Shifts: 6 overnight shift per week, Saturday daytime shifts, plus additional hours to cover existing 5 PAs holiday throughout the year.

I am a 25 year old, fun loving man, I am wheelchair dependent and need help in all areas of life including domestic, personal care and access to social activities. I may also require support and accompaniment to medical or other appointments.

I have a wicked sense of humour and enjoy and going to the cinema, playing my consoles and I am also Lego mad!

I have Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, and do not have any movement in my arms and legs. I have my bipap to help me with my breathing at night and sometimes in the day. I suffer from anxiety and depression, and I find change difficult so it will be important for me to get to know and build trust with you. PAs that are reliable, consistent, and fun-loving would suit this role.

I require a driver over 25 as I have a large Motability van

This is a rewarding role as you will be joining a wonderful team of existing PAs and professional training will be provided.

Other Requirements

• Must be comfortable with pets

• Non-smoker preferred or someone who is willing to refrain from smoking during work hours.

• Must have a UK driving licence

• Must be over 25 years old as the insurance on my mobility van requires this.

• Other :

All applicants must be willing to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check if required.

Successful applicants will be entitled to Holiday pay and will be issued employment contracts.

Description

Domestic tasks

Supporting to set up bathroom for shower and personal care tasks

Clean, empty and supply urine bottle when required.

General cleaning and Tidying after personal care or other domestic tasks. E.g. wiping down surfaces, mopping floors etc.

Preparing drinks, meals and snacks

Check Bipap equipment is ready for use and notify senior maintenance is required

Personal Care:

Washing and bathing/showering – towelling dry/ drying hair

Supervision and/or assistance with showering, drying, hair washing/ brushing as required

Regularly reposition me when I am in my chair or bed at night.

Assistance with applying cream

General hair/skin

Using the toilet

Dressing and undressing/ helping with buttons and fastenings

Using hoist (ceiling and manual) to transfer to and from bed, toilet, wheelchair etc, when required.

Help with dispensing tablets

Dispensing and administering medication e.g in liquid form/ tablets

Assist to put mask for Bipap on and ensure bipap is switched on.

Mealtimes e.g. cutting up food, getting mechanical arm ready for use, assistance to feed, provide straw for drinks and support with drinking.

Completing MARS sheets and care logs as outlined e.g. including logging changes to skin condition

Social:

Accompany employer when accessing social and leisure activities,

Accompanying employer to doctors/hospital appointments when required

Occasional longer journeys

Driving and accompanying to social events such as the Cinema, visiting friends, groups

Evening meetings

The above duties will involve driving me in my Motability Van

Whilst on duty at the employer’s home watching TV and assisting with activities of my choosing.

Person specification

The successful applicant will be:

Respectful of the employer’s privacy and confidentiality

Reliable with good time-keeping

Able to both follow instructions and work on own initiative

Hygienic, tidy minded and well organised

Fit and healthy to undertake the required duties

Patience and possess excellent interpersonal skills

Honest, fun loving, and cheerful

Creative

Able to speak and read English to a reasonable standard

Legally permitted to work in the United Kingdom

Able to work at all times to high standards of Health & Safety

Previous experience preferred.

Please note, if you are successful in your application for this position you will be employed directly by the individual employer and not Independent Lives