Support to aid and assist with independence in daily life -Castle Donington
Ref: AE707266
Preferred days/times:
Monday – Friday 1 hour in the morning, usually at 8am - this may occasionally need to be earlier; advance notice will be given.
Monday – Thursday 1 hour at roughly 6.30pm
Total 9 hours per week
Tasks/duties:
Support with personal care, changing incontinence pads and monitoring skin integrity, assisting transfers if needed
Essential cleaning, changing and making the bed, taking out rubbish and doing laundry, support with minimal housekeeping.
Support with food and drink
Client main diagnosis:
Asthma and COPD which can leave the client breathless, Polycystic ovary syndrome, Post-COVID-19 syndrome, Vitamin D deficiency, a degenerative spinal condition T10 paraplegia and C4 damage, locked fingers, chronic fatigue and SPC catheter.
Communication:
There are no communication barriers
Moving and Handling:
The client transfers with a transfer board and requires support on the bed with rolling. A track hoist is going to be installed to support from bedroom to bathroom soon.
The client mobilises around the home with a wheelchair. When ill, had surgery and or chronic fatigue flares up, client remains in bed or is hoisted. The bed has an air mattress to support skin integrity.
Pets:
The client has a cockerpoo dog that keeps them company and gives support- it is important that any applicants like dogs
Likes:
The client used to enjoy hiking and is and enjoys high adrenaline sports. They have worked in the world of SEND for over 35 years specialising in SEND law for children, YP and adults. This work is important to them empowering parents/carers and ensuring they get what they need to get their education. They also deliver a range of training to MP’s, LA’s and Education to name a few in how to support all areas of SEND; all the work they do is confidential. The client works Monday to Thursday with some Fridays.
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.
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 – Female
Hours per week – 9
Hourly rate – £19.50 per hour self-employed PA
Area – North West Leicestershire
Driving licence required – No
Employer has pets – Yes
Employer is smoker – No
Required care experience – moving and handling (such as hoisting and/or help to transfer), personal care (such as washing / dressing and/or toileting), physical disability
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