About the Client
- Location: Newark and Sherwood
- Requires support: Transport, Support with Work or Study, Support with Activities, Willing to undertake healthcare tasks, Personal Hygiene, Personal Care, Help getting in and out of bed, Cleaning, Cooking
Job Description
Hourly rate: £12.71
I am looking for a Personal Assistant to provide 11 hours of support per week. Working days and times can be discussed and agreed at interview. Before my stroke in 2013, I worked as a International Team Coach (for team GB) in Martial Arts, a sport that remains a huge part of my life. I continue to have a keen interest in martial arts and enjoy keeping as fit and active as possible. Following my stroke, I have no use of my left arm, as well as mobility and memory difficulties, and I am now looking for a supportive and reliable Personal Assistant to help me maintain my independence and continue pursuing my interests. The role will involve assisting with paperwork and administrative tasks, as I am no longer able to write. An interest in social media, video editing, or digital content creation would be highly desirable, as I have conducted interviews with Martial Arts Masters and would like support with editing and sharing this content online. Additional duties may include support with personal care, meal preparation, household tasks, food shopping, and attending appointments or activities where required. I have an assistance dog, so applicants must be comfortable around dogs. A car driver with business insurance is essential for this role. If you are looking for a rewarding role where you can make a real difference to someone's quality of life while supporting their passions and independence, I would love to hear from you.
Disability / Health Conditions: Mobility / Physical / Cognitive / Learning
Hobbies and Interests: keeping fit / swimming / media and editing
Duties and responsibilities:
Support and/or prompt with personal care. This may include toileting, showering/bathing, getting in and out of bed, getting dressed
Support and/or prompt with cooking/meal preparation and eating meals/drinks
Support and/or prompt the individual to take medication
Assist with household chores and general homemaking
Support and/or prompt to attend appointments as necessary, e.g. hospital/doctors
Support with food shopping
Support the individual to look after/care for pets
Assist and encourage socialisation, participating in activities
Promote and encourage friendships and independence
Develop a good and trusting one to one working relationship
Support with managing paperwork and correspondence
Support with gardening
Driving Requirements: Car driver and car owner – must have business insurance
Skills Required:
To be honest, reliable, trustworthy and punctual
Maintain confidentiality and respect privacy, including the prohibited use of social media in relation to the job role
To be able to work on own initiative
To be able to follow instructions accurately
Be patient, supportive and caring
Have good listening skills and be able to provide non-judgemental emotional support
To be empathetic
Previous caring experience is not essential, however you should have a genuine interest in supporting people with a disability/illness to achieve their goals
Be able to work flexibly, adapting to the employers needs on a daily basis
Be self-motivated with a willingness to get involved
Have a lively personality