Personal Assistant support in Syston
Reference DP638316
Preferred days/times:
AM – 45mins between 8-9am
8 hours a week to be flexibly used and discussed further at interview.
Hours available to be shared amongst more then one PA.
Gender:
Female due to personal care tasks.
Tasks/duties:
Morning call – Support with personal care tasks, prompting of medication and ensuring breakfast and lunch is available.
8 hours support a week -Support with shopping for food and essential items, managing correspondence and appointments, light domestic tasks, accessing the local community and social activities, promoting social inclusion to reduce isolation, and supporting with re-establishing hobbies and attend religious temple visits.
Preference is to have a female Gujarati speaking PA
Main diagnosis:
-Stroke, resulting in left sided weakness, speech impairment and reduced mobility.
-Depression
-Type II diabetes (2007)
Communication:
Primarily speaks Gujarati, has little understanding of English. Speech is slow and delayed following recent stroke.
Moving and handling:
Only walks short distances. Will get breathless and fatigued.
What do you enjoy doing:
Very religious and a big part of her life. Likes cooking but struggles with meal prep. Would benefit from company and encouragement to access the community.
Driving license required: YES – Mileage to be paid by employer
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 – 13.25
Hourly rate – £13.71ph for directly employed PA’s. £17.50 for self employed
Area – Charnwood, Melton
Driving licence required – Yes
Employer has pets – No
Employer is smoker – No
Required care experience – awareness of following prescribed medication protocols, dementia care, lived experience, mental health, older people, personal care (such as washing / dressing and/or toileting), physical disability
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