PA support at home and in the community – Castle Donnington
Job reference: TO295842
PA required to support with tasks around the home such as cleaning and laundry. Support building confidence to access local community and visit places such as cafes. Must be a dog lover to support with walking 2 dogs.
Preferred days/times:
Monday-Friday from 09:30- 12:30 (some flexibility available with times)
Tasks/duties:
Support with meals, checking medication has been taken and supporting with medication ordering/collecting, cleaning, laundry and gardening, walking 2 small dogs, shopping and getting out into the local community
Client main diagnosis:
Arthritis to the spine and shoulder (can cause body weakness and pain, difficulty lifting arms above shoulders, difficulty walking far) Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (can experience rapid tiredness and shortness of breath)
Fibromyalgia (can cause extreme fatigue)
Severe migraines
Papilledema
Depression and anxiety
Sleep apnoea
Lactose intolerant
Cyst on spine
Communication: No issues
Moving and Handling: Individual uses a crutch when walking, but no support from others required
Pets: 2 small dogs
Smoker: Vapes
Client enjoys: Reading, spending time with dogs
This opportunity is suited for someone who is responsible, reliable, patient, and friendly, and respectful of others’ privacy, dignity, values, and beliefs
Genuine applicants only please.
Benefits for an employed PA include 5.6 weeks paid annual leave (pro rata) Pension, Tax and NI contributions
DBS paid for by funding authority, (if you don’t already have a certificate).
Role subject to interview and references.
The advert may close before the deadline date if a high number of responses are received
Genders which may apply for this job – Any
Hours per week – 18 hours per week
Hourly rate – Employed: £13.71 or Self-Employed £17.50
Area – North West Leicestershire
Driving licence required – Yes
Employer has pets – Yes
Employer is smoker – No
Required care experience – awareness of following prescribed medication protocols, physical disability
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