Job Description

Personal Care Assistant for a person P/T@ 98/weekly in BS16 - FTE - 23.8k

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Apply at UKCIL.com. Reference: f99330dd

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I am looking for a PA to support me in my home for a total of 8 hours a week in Fishponds. This ideally would be 4 hours in the mornings to early afternoon, covering lunch. Due to my Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/ME (CFS/ME)

I am looking for a PA who is compassionate and takes initiative. We will provide a basic training to have working knowledge of CFS/ME.

My condition is an invisible illness. It has me trapped in my body and mind, where I am only able to complete tasks that have two to three stages. Often these are 'have to do' tasks. We are hoping that with PA completing these, I can have the energy to experience life again.



The main areas of need are Personal and Domestic Care.



Duties to include:



Awareness of my CFS/ME limitations to support me accordingly These will change each session or get bad during the session Assistance with bathing and hair washing planning food diary and shopping lists This will include checking what is already in the house Cooking meals with some shopping Housework and laundry Support with medical appointments and prescription collection

Main duties will vary day by day depending on my needs for that day and my energy levels.



What I expect from my PA-



I am not used to having anyone in my home for more than an hour so the start will be very challenging for me, I need someone who is professional and learns fast someone who would observe and understand my energy levels for that day support me in managing my expectations of that day be able to adapt and manage duties to accommodate my varying energy levels have understanding/compassion/awareness of how I am, particularly when I can not explain myself , this will vary on every visit someone who is kind and non judgmental who leaves me energised someone who is happy to scaffold me in tasks during the times when I am able


I have many interests which include listening to books when I can, gardening with full supervision, very limited visits from friends, simple and easy going gentle films watched over a length of time , rugby union and other major sports events.



Things that are important to me-

reliability is paramount to me clear non-judgemental communication independence to complete tasks without supervision or constant instruction honesty sensitivity to my mental clouding and condition careful planning and structured activities to ease my confusion and fatigue


Training is available from us around Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/ME so that you can best support me. Including online training from the hospital



Two references required

I will be requesting every successful candidate undertake a DBS check.

It is required to have a full clean UK license with your own car

Key Responsibilities

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Services

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

Training

Essential PA Guide Safeguarding Adults/Children Understanding challenging behaviour Food Hygiene

Transportation

Full UK driving license Own personal car

Please apply by clicking above or at ukcil.com