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Personal Care Assistant for a young man 35 hr/wk@ £13.85/hr in Worcester park Apply at UKCIL.com. Reference: 2789e0ec I am a 28-year-old man who lives with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) seeking a PA who can support me in living an independent and ‘normal’ life whilst living at home, helping to reduce the anxieties, stress and frustrations that DMD creates. I require support with daily tasks, personal care, domestic tasks, social/going out and general support.I need help with personal care, including showering/washing, dressing, toileting, hoist transfers, and overnight ventilation (including daily cleaning of the ventilator, putting the ventilator mask on and turning the machine on/off).I require support with domestic tasks (I like to be clean and tidy!), cleaning my chair, shopping and tasks involved in independently maintaining a household. I require a PA who can support me with cooking and food preparation (although I know how to cook myself and can provide instructions). Having a PA who has cooking skills and enjoys cooking healthy food is essential. I like my food!I need help picking up and moving heavy objects/items as required and when going out, packing and unpacking my bag.I need help with a daily physiotherapy/stretching regime, standing wheelchair, and weekly hydrotherapy. I need somebody who enjoys exercise and sports and who is happy to support me with physiotherapy/stretching. I also require support when I go sailing (you don’t have to get in the boat! – The season for this is between April and September/October).Driving (automatic) is essential for this role. You must have a full UK or EU driving licence. I have a Motability vehicle that you may be able to drive for trips/activities on occasion. However, I can drive from my powered wheelchair for some journeys (I can drive for short journeys – up to 1 hour).Previous experience in manual handling is necessary. However, I am confident in being able to train you in how I like to be supported/assisted.Please be aware that the job specification may change over time as my condition progresses.Please ask for more details for my detailed job description, specification and care plan.I am unable to provide sponsorship for Visa.
Key Responsibilities Services
- Meal Preparation
- Personal Care
- Domestic Care
- Social + Leisure activities
- Support to remain independent
- Training
- Essential PA Guide
- Safeguarding Adults/Children
- Moving & Handling
- Food Hygiene
- First Aid
- Hand hygiene
- Transportation
- Full UK driving license
- Can drive a motability equipped car
Please apply by clicking above or at ukcil.com