PA support in Loughborough

Preferred days/times:
20hrs per weekly, to be flexibly done and agreed with PA and client at interview.

Tasks/duties:
The PA will need to support with the following task –
- Support to prepare meals, snacks and drinks and leave them in an accessible place for the client.
- PA will support personal care when needed.
- PA will support with household domestic tasks where help is needed. They will ensure that any areas used during each visit are clean e.g. kitchen surface, cutlery or bathroom area.
- Support with correspondences.
-PA to support me access the community, to go shopping or social events.

Main diagnosis:
Multiple Sclerosis
Partially blind.
Blood clotting condition that affects her hands and feet.

Moving and handling:
Occasionally may need support with mobility/transfers in the evening and on days they are not feeling as well.
Uses Commode or seated walker occasionally to transfer.
When out will use walking frame, for longer distances a wheel chair.

What do you enjoy doing:
Enjoys baking, likes making cakes and cookie. Enjoys going outside and travelling. Enjoys exercises at home. Enjoys shopping.

Driving license required: YES – Client to pay Mileage.

An enhanced DBS certificate is applicable to this role.

Benefits include: 5.6 weeks paid annual leave (Pro rata) Pension, Tax and NI contributions.

This opportunity is suited for someone who is responsible, reliable, patient, and respectful of others’ privacy, dignity, values, and beliefs.
Genuine applicants only please. DBS check applicable to this role.
Role subject to interview and references.

Genders which may apply for this job – Female

Hours per week – 20 hrs per week

Hourly rate – £15.71 Directly employed.

Area – Charnwood

Driving licence required – Yes

Employer has pets – No

Employer is smoker – No

Required care experience – lived experience, moving and handling (such as hoisting and/or help to transfer), personal care (such as washing / dressing and/or toileting), physical disability, sensory impairment