Job Reference: COV17508VT1

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About the Employer:

I am 24 year old male, I use a powered wheelchair. I am living with Multiple Sclerosis and Autism. I am looking for a Personal Assistant to support my daily living needs and help me be as independent as possible. I enjoy travelling around the community, documentaries and history.

Employer Disability and Health Conditions:

• Mobility / Physical 

• Vision 

• Cognitive / Learning

• Swimming

Other relevant information:

• The individual has allergies - Peanut and Penicillin.

• The individual keeps pets in the home - Hamster.

About the Role:

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 the individual to take medication.

Only candidates aged 18 or over should apply for this position as you will be required to administer medication.

The individuals needs may vary from day to day and your tasks may reflect this. You could be required to perform other duties as reasonably required.

You have a responsibility as an employee to report all accidents to the employer immediately. You have a duty to report defects and / or hazards which may give rise to an accident. You are to ensure the safety of the individual at all times.

Due to the nature of the work for which you are applying, this post is subject to a satisfactory DBS disclosure (costs will be covered).

Transport Requirement:

Car driver and car owner – must have business insurance.

Required Skills:

• 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.

Required Training:

Successful candidates are required to undertake any training that is considered necessary and appropriate to the role.

First Aid. Training will be provided by the employer.

Epilepsy. Training will be provided by the employer. xrlawcv Specific training will be organised for medical needs.  

When you are Required:

Hours per week: 17.5 hours per week

Specific days/times required:

• Monday • Tuesday, • Thursday, • Friday, • Saturday, • Sunday,