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Personal Care Assistant
Professional, Personal Care Assistant Required, in Bath
I am a middle-aged lady, who uses an electric wheelchair living in the Combe Down area of Bath, I was recentlydescribed as a relaxed person, I like to work with assistants who like to chat, but also like it when I am left to get on with things. Due to the deterioratingnature of my impairment, my support needs are increasing so I have good days and bad (my pain increases and I am a bit wobbly...). I need PAs who are able to use their initiative, whilst allowing me my independence. Before covid I was doing a PHD at the University of Bath, now I just want to complete drafting what was going to be my thesis. A new PA will be joining a small team of carers who work one to one with myself. Drivers would be welcome but not essential; I would like to go out and about. I attend hydro fortnightly at the RUH. I love gardening, theatre, and other arts events; I live with a small dog who responds to my respiratory levels and will make sure PAs give me my meds when needed. I consider her as my family even though she works as a health assistance dog!
Working Days & Hours:
- We have the need for 2 new PAs to complete the rolling rota, we already have four PAs.
- Each sleepover is on site where a bed is provided.
- The team works together to make it flexible so it works for everyone.
- The rota is a rolling rota, usually over two weeks, each day is allocated per person.
- Typical shifts per person, 2 days per week (flexible) from 10am -10am. (24 hours per shift)
Personal Care Assistant Duties:
- Must be fit and healthy as I need assistance around the house and on day trips.
- Transferring me in and out of my bed and wheelchair.
- Assistance with dailypersonal care, including need help with washing, dressing & showering.
- To cook & prepare food, snacks and drinks.
- To accompany me to appointments frequently most medical reviews are inLondon.
- To be able to work with my dog, and care for her.
- To accompany me out for daytrips.
- To assist my Enzyme Replacement Therapy (at home on Thursdays)
- Running local errands; food shopping etc.
- Domestic assistance, such as cleaning etc.
- Assisting me with my medication,doing my nebuliser and CPAP.
- Collecting my medication as and when required
- Assisting me with my laptop, paperwork for care reviews and writing
- Previous care experience is not essential but desired.
- Have a professional, can do, attitude to your work.
- Compassionate, empathic, and caring to my daily needs.
- Able to follow instructions, as well as being able to work on your own initiative.
- Must be competent in English, writing and speaking.
If you feel you match the requirements, please apply by clicking below and I look forward to reviewing your application!
