Personal Assistant DP4836a

I am a young, friendly woman looking for a female personal assistant to accompany me one day per week at my volunteering role within a hospital. Immediate start available, as my volunteering role is expected to begin at the start of September. Duties include: Medication prompting/administering Personal grooming Eating and drinking assistance Moving and handling Clinical tasks Other relevant duties as required Companionship Dressing / undressing Bathroom assistance You will need to support me with chest physiotherapy exercises and other physiotherapy daily; training will be provided. Support using the Acapella Breathing Aid- training will be provided-I am sometimes unable to clear my lungs of phlegm which I find alarming, and this can change my tone of voice at these times. To me it comes across as if I am speaking normally so no offence intended. Catheter care - I have a suprapubic catheter. Training will be provided on this. Candidate qualities

Respectful of the employer's privacy and confidentiality Reliable with good timekeeping Able to both follow instructions and work on own initiative Hygienic, tidy and well organised Fit and healthy to undertake the required duties Patient and possess excellent interpersonal skills Honest and cheerful Creative Able to speak and read English to a reasonable standard Able to always work to high standards of health & safety Additional requirements Vulnerable to the risk of infection and disease transmission Notes: All applicants must have the right to work in the UK and be willing to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check if required. 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. Successful applicants will be entitled to Holiday pay and will be issued employment contracts.

• Exemption for gender is claimed under the Equality Act 2010 Part 1 Schedule 9
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