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Suffolk Independent Living; Costessey; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Suffolk Independent Living is seeking a Female Personal Assistant in Costessey to support a young woman with complex care needs. The role involves personal care, handling seizures, and close work with a dog and other pets. Training is provided; you will work nights or days and may assist in hospital settings as required.

Strong communication, patience, and data protection awareness are essential. You must be able to work alone and as part of a small team, and comfortable in a home with a golden

Qualifications

• Must have knowledge and practical experience with seizures.
• Willing to work night and day shifts.
• Data protection awareness is crucial.
• Regular specialist training and shadow shifts will take place.
• Ability to work alone and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• To support with all aspects of personal care.
• Being aware of body positioning.
• Applying and removing appropriate splints and braces.
• Giving full assistance with all toileting needs which includes the use of bedpans.
• Maintain a sanitary living space.
• Must have knowledge and practical experience with Seizures.
• It is crucial to have awareness of choking and the ability to support during mealtimes.
• As part of this job role, you will be required to support paramedics when necessary and work in a hospital environment.
• To have the ability to advocate for me and respect my wishes when I am too unwell to do so.
• Support with all clinical needs.
• You need to be confident and honest to work alone as well as a part of a team.
• Full PPE and the use of regular testing is essential due to the recent Covid 19 pandemic.
• To have the ability to run local errands e.g., collect medication and shopping etc

Skills

Care background

Patience

Data protection

Seizure awareness

Job description

5336 Female* Personal Assistant required in Costessey

Hourly rate: £15.53 per hour for night waking shifts, £14.50 per hour for day shift

About me:

I am a young lady with full mental capacity and multiple complex care conditions. Some of which include high functioning Autism, seizures, and a physical disability. I live in a smoke free environment at home with my family. I have a clean and well-equipped living space. I need someone who is happy to work alone as well as a part of a team. Although there is always someone on hand if needed. Someone with a care background and experience is preferred. However, you will need to have patience and happy to work on and off the floor. Regular specialist training and shadow shifts will take place. You will have access to relevant medical records as and when it is required. Therefore, being mindful of data protection is crucial.

Despite having complex care needs I am a positive person with plenty of personal interests in which I would need assistance to do them. As well as being open to learn new things and welcome some of your own interests. As building a rapport is crucial as we will be spending a lot of time together and need to be comfortable in each other’s company. It is essential that you are happy to work in close proximity with a large golden retriever who gives seizure alerts. I have also got other well-loved pets which is a part of my everyday life.

Duties:

• To support with all aspects of personal care.
• Being aware of body positioning.
• Applying and removing appropriate splints and braces.
• Giving full assistance with all toileting needs which includes the use of bedpans.
• Maintain a sanitary living space.
• Must have knowledge and practical experience with Seizures.
• It is crucial to have awareness of choking and the ability to support during mealtimes.
• As part of this job role, you will be required to support paramedics when necessary and work in a hospital environment.
• To have the ability to advocate for me and respect my wishes when I am too unwell to do so.
• Support with all clinical needs.
• You need to be confident and honest to work alone as well as a part of a team.
• Full PPE and the use of regular testing is essential due to the recent Covid 19 pandemic.
• To have the ability to run local errands e.g., collect medication and shopping etc

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