Y/01 FT Personal Assistant (Female) in York YO24

Y/01 FT Personal Assistant (Female) in York YO24

The job

Full-time female personal assistant to support and assist a sociable, friendly young woman with good communication who lives within her family home. The young woman enjoys and participates in weekly work, leisure and social activities. The young woman, the employer, is a permanent wheelchair user with mild Epilepsy and has a small established team of

PAs who provide 2

1 support with her physical, health, postural and care needs.

Tasks include

Moving and Handling

Personal Care inc. Stoma care

Administering of Medication

Social support

Support and assistance in

Hydrotherapy Pool (2

1 weekly session)

Support to use technology e.g. IPad/IPhone

The Right Person

Experience and skills essential for this role include good communication and listening skills, reliable, punctual, trustworthy, friendly, with a can-do positive attitude. Good communication skills are essential, to speak English to a high standard, have good penmanship and the ability to write clear and concise care notes and reports.

Moving and Handling experience and the ability to carry out moving and handling duties throughout the day is required. Minimum of 12 months PA/support worker experience.

As there is the use of a wheelchair accessible vehicle, a driver is required.

Non-smoker/non-vaper.

The Hours

30- 37 hours per week.

Shifts are varied, flexible, worked on a rota, full or half days across Monday to Sunday. Days and times are to be arranged with the employer

Shifts required are days, afternoons, evenings and alternate weekends.

The

Rate of Pay and Benefits

£15.00 per hour.