Personal Assistant ES621a

Looking for a Personal Care Assistant in Hailsham area I enjoy crafting, exploring the countryside and film/theatre/live music. If you would like to assist someone who enjoys these things, then you could be the person I'm looking for! I am 46 and have a type of Muscular Dystrophy. I receive funding to employ Personal Care Assistants 24 hours a day in order to live as independently as possible. I live in an adapted bungalow which has two bedrooms - one for a PA. As with life in general, things are not always straightforward and I require someone who is willing to adapt to different situations as they arise. I am a fair person and believe that loyalty and communication should work both ways. Sometimes I need accompanying out and about or dropping off and picking up at an agreed time. I have my own car which my PAs need to be able to drive - an automatic. Duties include: Eating and drinking assistance Moving and handling Clinical tasks Other relevant duties as required Housekeeping Shopping Cooking Transportation Companionship Dressing / undressing Bathroom assistance The role will involve learning about and training to do peg feeds plus an understanding of non-invasive ventilation. Experience is not necessary as training will be given through observation, shadowing and then working with supervision before going solo. All training time is paid.

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 I am looking at the possibility of going on a few short breaks in the future. This would require 2 PAs working on a 2:1 basis therefore you may be offered the opportunity to travel and assist me away from my home environment. Additional requirements Non-smoker due to medical reasons 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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