Support with fishing – Blaby
LDM689620
PA is required to be able support the client to go for long weekends at a disabled fishing venue, within 30 minutes of the Blaby area.
Preferred days/times: Thursdays and Sundays 12am – 5pm every other week, time and day may vary.
Tasks/duties: PA to drive and meet client at disabled accessible fishing venue and support client, to support with safety whilst their partner is setting up the fishing equipment for the weekend (Thursday) once set up PA can leave them there to fish.
PA to return to the venue on Sunday and again support client whilst the client’s partner is packing equipment away.
PA will support client by passing equipment whist setting up their own equipment, support to make hot drinks and converse with client.
Client main diagnosis: Visual impairment, type 2 diabetic, Osteoarthritis and Stroke (left sided weakness)
Communication: There are no communication barriers
Moving and Handling: the client has limited movement in the knees/hands/shoulders, some weakness in left side and neuropathy in the lower legs/feet. The client has an electric wheelchair and has the use of a walking frame for short distances, which they can manage this themself.
Client enjoys: It is important for the client to be able to get out of the house, greatly improving their mental health, they like fishing and goes all year round.
This opportunity is suited for someone who is responsible, reliable, patient, 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.
Genders which may apply for this job – Any
Hours per week – 10 hours every other week
Hourly rate – £17 per hour self-employed PA £13.21 per hour employed
Area – Blaby
Driving licence required – Yes
Employer has pets – No
Employer is smoker – No
Required care experience – sensory impairment
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