Personal Care Assistant for a person P/T £11.44/hr in LS10 starting with 10 hrs P/W - Leeds
Personal Care Assistant for a person P/T@ £11.44/hr in LS10 starting with 10 hrs P/W
Apply at UKCIL.com. Reference: d27aef04
I am a 50-year-old woman who has cerebral palsy. I have never been diagnosed but I have traits of Autism. I like to know details of things and I don't like too much change without prior notice. I have lived alone since I was 18 years old but have had PA support for the past 16 years in order to help me stay living independently.I can walk aided but my mobility has declined significantly over the last few years.
I may ask for the PA to take me out for a walk in my wheelchair from time to time if the weather is nice so need someone relatively fit and able to do this.I don't know if it is due to my condition or my medication, but I have a habit of repeating things a lot, I know this can get frustrating for the people around me, so I need a PA that is understanding and patient. I refer to myself as a bit of a nightmare, but I always have the best intentions and I am kind, honest and friendly.
I can shower on my own but every so often I would like some help with additional tasks. I then need support in dressing as I find my lower half difficult, especially socks and shoes.
Although I have a bit of pain in my hands when I write, I really do enjoy writing thank you cards and love sending birthday cards out to people. I am a thoughtful person and kind of nature so I need a PA that will help safeguard me against anyone trying to take advantage as I understand I am vulnerable.
I am part of a women's choir that is held on a Friday morning. I love being part of the choir as I love music and singing. I will require a PA to complete my exercises with me once a week and quite often ask if they would apply pain relief.I enjoy going to the local supermarket on my mobility scooter but when weather is bad, I may ask my PA to pick up a few essentials for me. I also enjoy the odd trip to my local shopping centre where I would ask my PA to accompany me. I would hire a mobility scooter from the shopping centre.
I like to think I am a happy person, but I know I have negative tendencies and I understand this can be quite draining for my PA. My sister is great at reminding me of all the good positive things I have, and this is what I need from a PA.The values I would like from a PA are to be, honest, reliable, punctual, non-judgemental, ability to build good relationships based on trust and respect, flexible, adaptable, easy going, positive, willingness to spend time outside if required, understands equality and diversity and has a good sense of humour.
Specific requirements, someone with an understanding of Cerebral Palsy and or brain damage.Due to the nature of this role including medical/personal care I will be considering female applicants only preferrably 40+ would be desirable but not essential.
My home is a non-smoking environment.
Key Responsibilities
Services- Meal Preparation
- Personal Care
- Domestic Care
- Social + Leisure activities
- Support to remain independent
- Essential PA Guide
- Safeguarding Adults/Children
- Moving & Handling
- Autism / Aspergers
Please apply by clicking above or at ukcil.com