Female Personal Assistant for Spinal Injured Guy 34-hrs pw (ONS) £12.50>

UKCIL; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A care support organization is seeking a Female Personal Assistant to assist a spinal-injured individual in daily activities. The role requires reliability, energy, and a good sense of humour. Responsibilities include personal care, domestic tasks, and social activities. No previous experience is necessary, but willingness to learn is essential. Flexible shifts available, starting at 18:00.

Qualifications

• Some experience of providing care is preferred but not essential.
• Willingness to learn and follow guidance from experienced PAs.
• Ability to work with initiative as you progress.

Responsibilities

• Assistance with personal care and domestic tasks.
• Support with social and leisure activities.
• Meal preparation and continence care.

Skills

Reliable

Energetic

Outgoing

Sense of humour

Good work ethics

Job description

Female Personal Assistant for Spinal Injured Guy 34-hrs pw (ONS) £12.50>

Apply at UKCIL.com. Reference: 5c2af2dd

Person specification
I am looking for someone reliable, energetic, outgoing with a good sense of humour to join my friendly team of PA’s supporting me in living independently. Some experience of providing care is preferred but not essential. If you have good work ethics and are committed to providing the best care possible with a genuine interest, I would love to hear from you.

The role involves assistance with all aspects of daily life, including personal care, domestic tasks, and activities such as keep fit, wheelchair rugby, cycling, swimming, art projects, gardening, woodwork, craft projects, socialising, occasional nights out, and trips.

Regardless of experience, you must be willing to learn and follow guidance from experienced PAs. As you progress, working with initiative is expected.
Full job description available upon request

About me

I have a C5/6 spinal cord injury (broken neck): complete paralysis below the shoulders, partial paralysis of both arms, no hand or finger dexterity, and am wheelchair-bound. I need assistance with personal care and domestic chores. I am active, enjoy life, have a sense of humour, and strive for independence despite paralysis. I currently have three PAs and am looking to add someone to my team.

Training

During induction/shadow shifts, you will be guided through the tasks listed in the job description.

Times Required

Shifts typically start at 18:00 and finish at 11:00 the following day. Additional daytime hours are available. You will cover holiday leave and absences equally. Extra cover is needed between June and August for annual leave.
Initial start: 1 shift per week plus training. I look forward to hearing from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Meal Preparation
• Personal Care
• Domestic Care
• Social and Leisure activities
• Support to remain independent

Training

• Essential PA Guide
• Safeguarding Adults and Children
• Moving & Handling
• Food Hygiene
• First Aid
• Hand Hygiene

Transportation

• Full UK driving license
• Own personal car
• Ability to drive a Motability-equipped vehicle

Medical

• Continence Care

Please apply via the link above or at ukcil.com