Support Worker/ PA

Ref: CSES925

Location: Lewes

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Details

This role is to support a Man

The candidate should be a woman*

Drivers licence required: Yes

Own vehicle needed: Yes

Employment status:

employed

Hours per week:

Day shifts 07.00 -19.00 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Cover for holiday and sickness would be helpful. Night shifts 19.00 -07.00 Waking Night on Tuesday

Hourly pay rate:

£17.00

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I am a 75 year old man, who lives with my wife and two adult children, and our family cat. I have Myotonic dystrophy, have had a leg amputated, am diabetic, use a catheter, and am hoisted. I do go out to attend hospital appointments, and use a wheelchair at those times, but most of my time is spent in bed.

I have a mobility car that I would like you to be able to drive me to my medical appointments.

I am looking for a team of kind, loyal and empathic PAs to join my team. Duties will include, helping manage my catheter and using the hoist, training for both tasks will be given. Personal care, food preparation, supporting me with my medication, washing and ironing.

The location is fairly rural, with limited public transport links, so a car owner would be preferable.

Duties include:

Medication prompting/administering
Personal grooming
Eating and drinking assistance
Moving and handling
Clinical tasks
Other relevant duties as required
Housekeeping
Shopping
Cooking
Transportation
Companionship
Looking after pets
Dressing / undressing
Bathroom assistance

Candidate qualities:

Respectful of the employer's privacy and confidentiality
Reliable with good timekeeping
Able to both follow instructions and work on own initiative
Hygienic, tidy and well organised
Fit and healthy to undertake the required duties
Patient and possess excellent interpersonal skills
Honest and cheerful
Creative
Able to speak and read English to a reasonable standard
Must be comfortable with pets
Able to always work to high standards of health & safety

Additional requirements

Non-smoker preferred or someone willing to refrain from smoking during working hours

Notes:

All applicants must have the right to work in the UK and be willing to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check if required.

Please note, if you are successful in your application for this position, you will be either engaged directly or employed by the individual employer and not by Independent Lives. The role may be offered on an employed or self-employed basis, depending on the suitability and agreement with the employer. If the role is employed, you will be entitled to holiday pay and issued an employment contract.

*Exemption for gender is claimed under the Equality Act 2010 Part 1 Schedule 9