Female Live-in Care Assistant - Wakefield, United Kingdom - Hawthorns Careteam

Hawthorns Careteam

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Wakefield, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Company description
A small team of privately employed dedicated professional live in carers delivering personalised 24/7 2:1 care and support.

Purpose of Role
LIVE IN CARER FOR MATERNITY COVER FOR TOTAL OF 2X4 LIVE INS PER MONTH (COMMENCING APRIL/MAY 2024) PLUS BANK HOURS WORKING WITHIN AN EXISTING FRIENDLY SMALL TEAM OF LIVE IN CARERS

JOB TITLE:
Live In Personal Assistant - Not agency

LOCATION:
Wakefield WEST YORKSHIRE

ABOUT ME:

I am a fun loving active young lady who has Cerebral Palsy. I use a powered wheelchair to be both independent and mobile.

I live in my own adapted home and require 2:1 support to enable me to maintain my independence by supporting me with my day to day living activities and my personal care.

I have a lively personality and have a wicked sense of humour.

I enjoy an excellent social life and will require you to drive my wheelchair adapted vehicle to enable me to meet with friends, go shopping and enjoy my sports interests which include swimming and Boccia.

JOB PROFILE:

My needs vary daily but the following brief points outline the support I will need.
To help and support me to be as independent as possible
To live in my home with me on a rota basis. (Own accommodation provided)
To carry out transfers to and from my wheelchair using both tracked and mobile hoists.
To assist with all my personal cares: for instance daily dressing, bathing, showering.
To administer and record my prescribed medication.
To support my daily physio programmes and weekly swimming sessions.
To prepare my meals and drinks, and assist me in eating and drinking them.
To support me with washing and ironing of my clothing and other laundry
To maintain my household by assisting me with shopping, cleaning and relevant household tasks.
To assist me with appointments inside and outside of the home.
To support my social activities including eating and drinking out, swimming and socializing.
To drive me in my wheelchair accessible vehicle, locally regionally and nationally.
To support me on overnight trips away and holidays at home and abroad.
To support me budget my income and pay my living expenses.
Other required tasks relevant to caring and supporting me to live independently.
To work flexibly to meet my support needs within the terms of contract.
To complete and maintain training relevant to this post