personal assistant Nottingham, England
Job description
Job Reference: NOT15238SN1
About the Employer
I am a female with Cerebral Palsy Spastic Quadriplegia which effects all four limbs, and I am wheelchair dependent. I have a Learning Disability and a Visual Impairment. I use an electric wheelchair and a manual wheelchair for outside, I need support with transferring.
I require time to process information, due to my learning disability, therefore the PA needs to be patient. I enjoy walking in parks and at nature reserves.
I also spend time at the cinema, swimming and I enjoy gardening.
Employer Disability and Health Conditions:
- Mobility / Physical
- Cognitive / Learning
The employer's hobbies and interests:
- Walking
- Cinema
- Swimming and gardening
Other relevant information:
- The individual keeps pets in the home.2 dogs.
About the Role
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Support and/or prompt with personal care. This may include toileting, showering/bathing, getting in and out of bed, getting dressed.
- Support and/or prompt with cooking/meal preparation and eating meals/drinks.
- Support and/or prompt the individual to take medication.
- Assist with household chores and general homemaking.
- Support to get to and from school/work/college/social activities.
- Support and/or prompt the individual to access sporting and leisure activities.
- Support with gardening.
- Support managing money for day care activities
Only candidates aged 18 or over should apply for this position as you will be required to administer medication.
The individuals needs may vary from day to day and your tasks may reflect this. You could be required to perform other duties as reasonably required.
You have a responsibility as an employee to report all accidents to the employer immediately. You have a duty to report defects and / or hazards which may give rise to an accident. You are to ensure the safety of the individual at all times.
Due to the nature of the work for which you are applying, this post is subject to a satisfactory DBS disclosure (costs will be covered).
Transport Requirement:
Car driver and car owner – must have business insurance.
Required Skills:
- Be honest, reliable, trustworthy and punctual.
- To be able to work on own initiative.
- Be able to work flexibly, adapting to the employers needs on a daily basis.
- Be self-motivated with a willingness to get involved.
- Have a lively personality.
When you are Required
Specific days/times required:
- Monday,
- Tuesday,
- Wednesday,
- Thursday,
- Friday,
- Saturday,
- Sunday,
This position will require:
- Shift work
Please note: Personal Assistant (Equality Act 2010 Schedule 9, PART 1 Applies)
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 30.5 per week
Salary: £10.50 per hour
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 25/08/2023
Reference ID: NOT15238SN1
