Support with being independent required – Market Harborough
Ref. AE659492
Permanent position either directly or self employed.
Preferred days/times:
Two four-hour sessions per week
Days and times to be agreed
Tasks/duties:
Goal setting and supporting to reach goals by discussing the steps they need to take
Independence skills
Access and building confidence to go to community activities
Support to build a weekly/daily routine
Sometimes support may be needed with putting on socks and applying cream, however the client wants to be as independent with this
PA will need their own vehicle and a full, clean, UK driving licence
The client will pay mileage for going to and from community activities
Client main diagnosis:
Segmental peripheral neuralgia - nerve damaged
Hepatic fibrosis - Liver damage
Obsessive-compulsive disorder
Poor Mobility
Emotionally unstable personality disorder/Personality disorder
Anxiety disorder linked to medication
Subclinical hypothyroidism Thyroid TSH level mildly elevated
Reticulocytosis
Obstructive sleep apnoea
Posttraumatic stress disorder
Type 2 diabetes mellitus
Gastroesophageal reflux disease
Vitamin B12 deficiency
Obesity
Being assessed for autism
Manual Handling
There are no manual handling requirements
Pets
The client has two dogs, one of which is an assistance dog, and a rabbit.
Communication:
There are no communication barriers
Client enjoys:
Swimming
Crafts
Walking, when they can
Singing
Comedy – client believes that laughter is a form of medicine
This opportunity is suited for someone who is reliable, patient, sense of humour 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.
Genders which may apply for this job – Any
Hours per week – 8 hours per week
Hourly rate – £17 per hour for a self-employed PA, £13.21 per hour employed PA
Area – Market Harborough
Driving licence required – Yes
Employer has pets – Yes
Employer is smoker – No
Required care experience – neuro-divergent (such as autism or ADHD)
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