Personal Care Assistant

Personal Assistant

Job Description

About Employer and Job Purpose

I am a 4 year old girl with complex medical needs including CDKL5, severely sight impaired (registered blind), Epilepsy, wheelchair user non mobile, Global Development Delay, Non verbal and am double incontinent.

I am PEG fed with two meals a day and one overnight feed and water bolus in between as well as my drug regime through the day.

I enjoy listening to music, having stories read to me, sensory play time and listening to my family around me.

I would like my Personal Assistant (PA) to encourage me to try new activities, get me ready for Pre-School each morning, sensory play and work with me on my physiotherapy programme.

I am looking for a PA who is enthusiastic and will make my days fun and meaningful with a focus on me and my needs. I need support on a Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 8am – 12noon with a view to an increase. I do also have 2 hours direct payments available for social time on a Monday afternoon. (up to 21 hours)

Due to my complex medical needs training will be provided in drug administration, physiotherapy, moving and handling and any other elements required for my care. However, experience of working in this field would be preferable.



Work Duties:



Personal care – including washing, dressing, changing nappy.

Administer PEG feed.

Sensory play including floor activities.

Arts and crafts/messy play

Physiotherapy including use of my stander and work chair.

Outdoor walking/exercise

Administer medication.

Get ready for transport to take me to Pre-School.

Assisting with leisure activities and accompanying me on family day trips



Supporting with

My mobility and use of hoist, ensuring my safety.

Ensuring I am safe with all activities at home or outside.



Other requirements

Working in a safe way and highlighting health and safety concerns

Assisting with management of my health risks

Establish and maintain effective communication.

Maintaining confidentiality



Location

Within the employer’s home and local area

Day trips with my family



Hours and rate of pay

Rate of pay £12.21 per hour

Tuesday – 8am – 12noon

Wednesday - 8am – 12noon

Thursday - 8am – 12noon



Additional hours

Monday – 2 hours afternoon direct payments £12.21



Requirements

Experience of providing care

Consistency

Motivated

Organised

Driver

Good sense of humour

Patience

Ability to understand and deliver my needs