Personal Care Assistant

6 months ago

Wakefield, United Kingdom Penderels Trust Full time

**Job Reference: WAK16224LS1**

**Location**:Wakefield, WF2 8YA, Yorkshire**

Please note: (Equality Act 2010 Schedule 9, PART 1 Applies)

**About the Employer**

I am an active male who enjoys life to the full, striving for independence in all that I do... regardless of a C5/6 spinal cord injury resulting in complete paralysis below the shoulders and partial paralysis of my arms, no hand or finger dexterity. Consequently, I am wheelchair bound and require assistance with all aspects of personal care as well as domestic chores. At present, I have three lovely Personal Assistants providing one-to-one support, and I am now looking for someone new to join my small friendly team.

The role of personal assistant would suit someone energetic and outgoing to help support me living independently, including all aspects of daily life, as well as activities such as daily keep fit, wheelchair rugby, cycling, swimming, art projects, gardening, woodwork and craft projects, socialising, the occasional night out and trips away.

I need someone reliable, honest, hardworking with good work ethics, committed to providing the best care possible and have a genuine interest in doing so to help me maximise my independence. Some experience of providing care is preferred, but not essential. Regardless of experience, you must be willing to learn how to do the job under my direction and follow advice from experienced PA’s. As you progress, you will be expected to work using your own initiative. Good general health is important to be able to handle the physical tasks of safe manual handling, pushing, bending, and lifting as detailed in the job description. A high standard of hygiene and good practice is expected from all Personal Assistants along with a degree of flexibility to allow for spontaneity. Due to the close nature of the work and intimate tasks, it is imperative the Personal Assistant understands the responsibilities the position holds, while observing dignity, privacy, and confidentiality. A good sense of humour is important and the ability to recognise personal frustrations of impairment are not necessarily directed at others.

**Employer Disability and Health Conditions Spinal Chord**

C5/6 spinal cord injury resulting in complete paralysis below the shoulders and partial paralysis of my arms, no hand or finger dexterity. Wheelchair bound and require assistance with all aspects of personal care as well as domestic.

**Other relevant information**

**About the Role**

**Duties and Responsibilities**
- Support and/or prompt with personal care. This may include toileting, showering/bathing, getting in and out of bed, getting dressed.
- Support and/or prompt with cooking/meal preparation and eating meals/drinks.
- Support and/or prompt the individual to take medication.
- Assist with household chores and general homemaking.
- Support and/or prompt to attend appointments as necessary, e.g. hospital/doctors.
- Support and/or prompt the individual to access sporting and leisure activities.
- Assist and encourage socialisation, participating in activities.
- Develop a good and trusting one to one working relationship.

You will be required to administer medication, eligibility applies.
The individuals needs may vary from day to day and your tasks may reflect this. You could be required to perform other duties as reasonably required.

You have a responsibility as an employee to report all accidents to the employer immediately. You have a duty to report defects and / or hazards which may give rise to an accident. You are to ensure the safety of the individual at all times.

**Transport Requirement**

Full driving licence is essential as the role requires you to drive the employer’s vehicle (employer to check age requirement with car insurance provider).

**Required Skills**:

- Be honest, reliable, trustworthy and punctual. Maintain confidentiality and respect privacy, including the prohibited use of social media in relation to the job role.
- To be able to work on own initiative.
- To work as part of a team.
- To be able to follow instructions accurately.
- Be patient, supportive and caring.
- Have good listening skills and be able to provide non-judgemental emotional support.
- Be empathetic.
- Previous caring experience is not essential, however you should have a genuine interest in supporting people with a disability/illness to achieve their goals.
- Be able to work flexibly, adapting to the employers needs on a daily basis.
- Flexibility would be an advantage as the hours may be variable.
- Have a lively personality.

**Required Training**

Moving and Handling. PA must already hold relevant qualification.
First Aid. PA must already hold relevant qualification.Safe administration of medication and Continence care

**When you are Required**

Dates and times are flexible and can be discussed at interview.

**This position will require**:

- Sleep-ins

**Hours per week**: 16hrs - 18:00pm - 10:00am the following day [9 working

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