Pa Required - Leeds, United Kingdom - UKCIL

UKCIL

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Leeds, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

PA required - from 16 hours per week, Monday, Tuesday and Saturday £10.

55 p/h - Garforth:

Up to 6 hours per day Monday Tuesday and Saturday 10am - 4pm, hours are flexible and there may be some evening hours as well.

Driver is essential
PURPOSE OF JOB

I am a young female who lives with my parents and family pets (dogs and a cat) in what can occasionally be a busy household.

I require a team of PAs to support me to live independently within the family home and surrounding community.

Following a horse-riding accident in 2006, I live with complex medical problems including constant pain, allodynia (hypersensitivity to touch), and seizures, and I use a wheelchair.

As my support worker you would be expected to fit into a few roles; these may vary from hour to hour and day to day dependent on my health.

This includes support with personal care, encouragement and support to access existing social activities and appointments, hobbies and interests, and also support to source and attend new interests.

I am at currently studying towards my BSc Mathematics at the Open University, therefore there will be occasions when I will need support to attend tutorials in Leeds on some weekends.

I also work and may need support to attend my workplace.

I require a PA who can provide the assistance I require under my direction and, when I am unwell, be able to use initiative as to the support required.

My personal assistant must be friendly, reliable, and easy-going with a positive 'can do' attitude. My PA must be able to handle the physical skills of lifting, pushing and bending. They do not have to be strong to do this, technique is as important as physical strength.

SUPERVISION
You will be directed by and accountable to me at all times.

You will always ask what is required and not make assumptions about any aspect of the assistance I need or how it should be carried out.

MAIN DUTIES

The PA will be required to do the following tasks and may be asked to carry out other tasks of a similar role or deemed a reasonable request.

Personal Assistant Support Tasks

Support me with some aspects of personal care, where necessary.
Ensure/prompt me that medication schedule is adhered to.
Provide me with stimulation throughout the day and chatting about things that interest me.
Provide support in accordance with the support plan.
Accompany me outside the home, such as attending hospital appointments, shopping, along with days out and university events.
Prompt me, when required to ensure I attend appointments, meet deadlines, or carry out tasks I am planning to do.
Support me to prepare meals throughout the day that meet my dietary needs and ensure that drinks are available at all times.
Support me to maintain my existing skills/capabilities and, in line with my support plan, develop any other identified needs.
Support me to maintain and keep any areas within the family home tidy.
Submit monthly timesheets.
Ensure all your training is up to date.
Communicate with numerous agencies/organisations as and when required.
Ensure all accident records are kept up to date.
Ensure all paperwork is kept up to date.
Any other request that I may reasonably make

Essential Requirements

Must like dogs; my dogs need walking daily.
Good time keeping and punctuality is key.
Sense of humour.
You will be expected to keep total confidentiality, be reliable and trustworthy.
The PA must be adaptable to their approach and delivery of the support.
Working knowledge of safeguarding issues.
Be able to accept responsibility and use initiative.
Undertake and attend any necessary training courses.
Attend regular supervision meetings.
Be outcome based and willing to try new things.
Understand the need for confidentiality.
You must not smoke in my presence.
Mobile phones should only be used whilst supporting me if consent is given.
Hold a Driving License.

Desirable Requirements

Have the skills and knowledge to work within a team.
Be flexible and willing to work additional shifts dependent on my health requirements.

Confidentiality
You will be expected to keep total confidentiality at all times and treat me and my family with respect

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