Job Description

Deal, Kent

Part time carer/personal assistant for man with Multiple Sclerosis.

Working in a family home, 7 minute walk from the sea front

Nice house and garden, in a quiet and safe neighbourhood

Shifts at the weekend and/or during the week

Pay is 14- 16 an hour.

HELLO, MY NAME IS BEN. I AM 61 AND HAVE MS

I am looking for a carer(s) who will look after my personal needs for a few shifts at the weekend and/or some weekday shifts.

A bit about me

I'm in a wheelchair. I use a hoist to get me from the bed to the chair

I have limited use of my arms and hands, so I need quite a lot of help with things like eating, setting up my computer and phone, and putting my glasses on

I am very good at describing my needs and working with my carer to make things easy for both of us

My situation is undeniably difficult but most of the time I see the good and the funny side of life

As well as having excellent carers, I am really well supported by my friends and family of 4 siblings, cousins, nephews and nieces

I'm interested in gardening, architecture, art, music, politics, history, literature, the latest box set and love to chat about these things. I also like a good gossip!

A BIT ABOUT YOU

You have experiences as a carer and are comfortable giving personal care e.g. washing me and taking me to the toilet

You can get me in and out of a hoist. If you haven't used one before, one of my carers will teach you - most of them have had to learn from scratch

You need to be strong enough to roll me over on the bed. I have had as many female as male carers

You are reliable and punctual

You are a good communicator

Fairly quickly you're able to anticipate my needs and work in partnership with me

A TYPICAL DAY

Morning 9.00-1.00

Prepare my breakfast and feed me

Wash me

Help me with my exercises

Give me my meds

'Hoist me' from the bed to the toilet and then into my chair.

All of the above takes about 2 hours. Second half of the shift:

Work alongside other care givers and service providers e.g. Linda my physiotherapist or the occupational therapist.

Help me manage my diary, make appointments, write emails and get on the phone. I'm well organised and good at thinking ahead but I need help with a range of basic admin tasks. This takes up a fair bit of the morning session, especially during the week

Prepare lunch and feed me

Hoist me back into bed for a nap

Afternoon 3.00-4.00

Hoist me from my bed to my chair

Set up for the evening, prepare sandwiches

Evening 8.00-9.00

Hoist me from my chair to my bed and set me up for the night

I need this level of care 7 days a week. These sessions are covered by 3 carers, each woking solo. I am in immediate need of weekend cover but I am also looking for some weekday cover. If you are applying please let me know what sessions/days you are interested in covering. My brother Mark is managing the responses

A BIT ABOUT OUR HOUSEHOLD

I live in a very nice house with my 89 year old mum, Kate

Our friend Holly lives in the basement. She does some housework and gardening for us and is our night time back up if either Kate or I need emergency help

My brother Guy lives just round the corner and pops in most days. My brother Mark and sister Lucy each come for the day every 2 weeks or so. So do old friends.

It's a lively and fun home with lots of people coming and going

FINALLY

This is not a live in position

You are responsible for your own tax status. This is not a PAYE position

You are responsible for your own insurance

You are responsible for the cost of your travel

You will have references and a DBS Check

I look forward to hearing from you!

Ben

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: 14.00 per hour

Benefits:

On-site parking
Schedule:

Weekends only
Language:

English (preferred)
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Health Care Assitant/ Personal Assistant
Expected start date: 14/07/2025