Personal Care Assistant

2 days ago


Birmingham, United Kingdom People Plus Independent Living Services Full time

Personal Care Assistant Job Description Job Description I'm looking for a Personal Care Assistant to support me in my home, along with a chat and some tea
I'm a 33 year old, non-binary person, with several chronic illnesses.
I use crutches and am an ambulatory wheelchair user.
I have 1 older cat and my two favourite subjects are psychology and accessibility.
I'm a firm believer that with a little effort we can make the world accommodating to people of all kinds of needs.
Job Purpose & work Duties: ? Main tasks: I need support in simple everyday tasks, such as Laundry, dishes, preparing meals and drinks, and cleaning out the cat litter.
? Fun: I need someone who finds humour in the strangest of situations to help me keep a sense of perspective.
? Help me help myself: don't assume that I need everything done for me
? This can be a challenging role and I need someone who is trustworthy, and professional yet approachable and warm to be around.
? Previous experience is preferred, as I only have so much energy to explain how to handle complex disability and my needs.
? I want you to have a good work life balance, however, this role is fairly flexible due to my fluctuating conditions.
I may need extra hours of support which could be arranged with additional PAs if needed.
Good communication and prior notice will be given and expected.
Supporting with ? Mobility, ensuring the employers safety ? Personal care ? Ensuring the house is hygienic and safe ? I self-medicate however because my vision is variable, so experience administering medication is a plus.
Other requirements ? Working in a safe way and highlighting health and safety concerns ? Assisting with management of potential health risks ? Establish and maintain effective communication ? Maintaining confidentiality ? Only applicants who are able and willing to provide a high quality of care can be considered due to the variability of my health.
Basic details Location: Within my home (Moseley, B13) Hourly rate: £11.44 per hour Hours: 10.5 per week: Half hour every morning 10am-10.30am, and one hour in the evening 6pm-7pm.
Requirements ? Level 2 in Health and Social Care or prior experience in care is preferred ? Enhanced DBS will be required ? Up to date flu and covid jabs up to date ? General good fitness and (written or spoken) communication ? Locally based ? A strong moral compass, and good sense of humour ? honesty and patience ? Flexible, reliable, patient and honest ? Ability to understand my needs and work with other support team members ? Stay calm under pressure and unexpected challenges don't faze you.
? Are open to working weekends each month or splitting them with another PA. ? Stay calm under pressure and unexpected challenges don't faze you.
What I can give you ? A comfortable working environment within my home.
I have lots of tools to support me but it also includes a friendly cat, a good kettle, and lots of loose tea
? 5.6 weeks holiday (based on a full time 35 hours per week and pro-rated for any part-time hours) ? Possible training opportunities (E.G., manual handling, Mental Health/First Aid, Sign Language etc).
'Please note that this advert has been placed on behalf of one of our customers.
Should your application be successful, and you are offered the position, you will be directly employed by the customer and not by PeoplePlus.'



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