Female Personal Care Assistant

Interested in working in social care? Read on to find out how you can get involved. About the Employer I am the employer and also the service user. I reside in my own property with the support of a care package of 4 calls per day, to allow me to remain living at home independently. I have a diagnosis of Cerebral Palsy and currently bed bound, due to having limited mobility and no use of hoists as my body is extremely contracted. My speech is slurred however I am able to communicate what I want and need and have a good sense of humour. I'm seeking to recruit a team of PA's to provide my 2-1 support for the 4 call outs per day, to assist me washing, dressing, preparing meals and providing some companionship. additional support may require some light household chores/duties, hair washing and supporting me to care for my pet Budgie 1 hour AM visit - Personal care, continence care, dressing, medication nutritional support. 1 hour lunch visit - Personal care, continence care, dressing, medication nutritional support and positional changes 1 hour teatime visit - Personal care, continence care, dressing, medication nutritional support and positional changes 45 minute evening visit - Personal care, continence care, dressing, medication nutritional support and positional changes Employer Disability and Health Conditions:

• Mobility / Physical
• Invisible
• Cerebral Palsy
The employer's hobbies and interests:
• Watching TV
• Conversing with others and socialising
Other relevant information:
• The individual keeps pets in the home: Budgie.
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 the individual to look after/care for pets.
• Support with managing paperwork & correspondence.
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., Successful candidates are required to undertake any training that is considered necessary and appropriate to the role.
• Moving and Handling. Training will be provided by the employer.
When you are Required: Hours per week: 52.5 hrs per week to be delivered by 2 or more PA's ( 4 calls per day @ 2-1)
• Monday, 9-10am , 1-2pm, 5-6pm, 8:45pm-9:30pm
• Tuesday, 9-10am , 1-2pm, 5-6pm, 8:45pm-9:30pm
• Wednesday, 9-10am , 1-2pm, 5-6pm, 8:45pm-9:30pm
• Thursday, 9-10am , 1-2pm, 5-6pm, 8:45pm-9:30pm
• Friday, 9-10am , 1-2pm, 5-6pm, 8:45pm-9:30pm
• Saturday, 9-10am , 1-2pm, 5-6pm, 8:45pm-9:30pm
• Sunday, 9-10am , 1-2pm, 5-6pm, 8:45pm-9:30pm
This position will require


• Be honest, reliable, trustworthy and punctual.
• Maintain confidentiality and respect privacy, including the prohibited use of social media in relation to the job role.
• To work as part of a team.
• Be patient, supportive and caring.
• Have good listening skills and be able to provide non-judgemental emotional support.
• Be empathetic.
• Previous caring experience is not essential, however you should have a genuine interest in supporting people with a disability/illness to achieve their goals.
• 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.