Purple Match

Female Support Worker / Personal Assistant (PA)
Job ref. PUR-188-684
About me
I am a lady in my 60s living independently in my own home in Armthorpe. I have
spina bifida and am paralysed from the waist down. I use a powered wheelchair
and have good upper body strength, but require support with many day-to-day
tasks, personal care and transfers. I also have lymphoedema/lipoedema affecting
my legs, recurrent cellulitis infections and a pressure wound which is monitored by
District Nurses. My family have supported me for many years and I am now
looking to build a team of caring and reliable Personal Assistants to help me
remain independent and continue living life happily in my own home. I enjoy a
good chat and value kindness, patience and a sense of humour.
Hours and rate of
pay
Rate of pay: £12.71 per hour
Hours:30 hours per week. Support is required across 7 days per week and may
include some overnight support when required.
Location Armthorpe, Doncaster
DBS/Checks Enhanced DBS check required.
Right to Work and references will be needed.
What you would be
doing…- Providing personal care and continence support.- Assisting with dressing and daily living activities.- Supporting transfers using slide sheets, leg slings and hoist equipment.- Assisting with showering and personal hygiene.- Preparing meals, snacks and drinks.- Supporting with medication and monitoring wellbeing when required.- Changing bedding daily and undertaking laundry tasks.- Light household duties and maintaining a clean environment.- Supporting with shopping, appointments and social activities.- Providing companionship and social interaction.- Providing occasional overnight support during periods of ill health.- Working as part of a double-handed team when required for transfers.
The person I would
like…- Kind, patient, trustworthy and reliable.- Willing to learn and undertake training.- Flexible and able to adapt to changing daily needs.- A good communicator with an approachable personality.- Someone who can work independently and use their initiative.- Experience in care is welcome but not essential as training will be provided.- Experience of moving and handling, hoist use, medication support or health
monitoring would be beneficial.- A driver with access to their own vehicle would be advantageous, although not
essential.
As personal care is involved, I would feel more comfortable with a female carer. This advert is exempt
under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010.
Please send your CV, two references and a short covering letter explaining your suitability for the role.
Thank you.
* Sponsorship is not available for this role *
* No agencies please*