Care Assistant for person P/T @ £12 in St Pauls

at  UKCIL

APPLY AT UKCIL.COM. REFERENCE: 612C78CD

Disabled woman in late thirties, living in St Pauls with friendly medium sized senior dog - currently looking for very dependable PA on part time *DAY shift hours.
Information about my client:
I am a passionately left wing person who cares deeply for the environment & fairness for all. I really benefit from a calm & gentle environment. I love my dog, music & creativity, good food, holistic therapies & creative clothing. My confidence has been greatly affected from being unable to get out of the house much & losing involvement in the activities & networks I was previously involved with; so I would appreciate the company of somebody who can be compassionate to this & patient in supporting me to find ways to safely re-integrate things i enjoy, but are suitable to my current needs, back into my life.
For instance I used to love; being at events, DJing, singing & performing, dancing, long walks in nature, foraging, riding my bike, yoga & various forms of exercise & creative activities.
I significantly benefit from & would appreciate companionship with getting time to be in & connecting with nature & breathing fresh air away from the pollution surrounding my flat.
I have multiple complex needs concerning my physical and mental health that have been exacerbated by the effects of long covid -
Some of the health issues I struggle with are ME/CFS, POTS, hypermobility, heart condition, asthma, Endometriosis, Adenomyosis & Fibroids, so I am affected by fatigue, weakness, dizziness, & chronic pain (including joint instability) that can impact my mobility, heart symptoms and digestive issues. I am also Autistic with ADHD & am impacted by CPTSD, PMDD, Anxiety and Depression.
My condition can fluctuate & I use various mobility aids accordingly - walking stick majority of time, rollator (wheeled walking frame), and have an NHS issued basic wheelchair that I am not able to propel myself any distance - so would need assistance at times I require to use this. Am in process of trying to get funding for power attachment & modifications so can be more independent with wheelchair & would benefit from someone who can support me with the admin around this.
I would require an individual who would feel confident to sometimes support in me deciding what mobility aid I may require for that moment & be adaptive to this & able to physically assist with any set up, pushing me in wheelchair & sometimes transporting mobility aids.
A good understanding and experience of neurodivergence, fluctuating chronic health problems and the emotional challenges that come with this are necessary for me.
As such I would appreciate someone who can understand the necessity of limiting over- stimulation and assist me in staying organised and remembering things.
It’s important that potential PA’s can keep awareness & compassion in regards to impacts of the pandemic & me having health conditions that make me vulnerable to Covid & other contagious illnesses, which can risk bringing more complications to my health & well-being.
Also awareness and understanding of my Gynaecological conditions & chronic fatigue would be ideal.

I require PA’s to support with tasks such as (but not limited to) the following:

• Prompts with eating and drinking
• Prompts with taking medication
• Cooking/Preparing meals and drinks, occasionally batch cooking.
• Prompts and support to select appropriate clothing to reduce overwhelm & according to weather & how my symptoms are impacting me
• Reassurance with showering/bathing & being prepared & available if I am to get a symptom flare up so need support getting out & after
• Support with cleaning the flat such as washing dishes, sweeping the floor, hoovering, dealing with bins & doing laundry
• Checking oven, bath and unused electrical items are turned off.
• Support with shopping as required.
• Support to change bedding as required.
• Support with decluttering and organise the house to be more manageable.
• Support around & attending numerous phone and in person appointments, correspondence and communicating with various staff and practitioners - at times advocating
• Support to plan journeys to be able to access the community or attend support groups and appointments to reduce anxiety/overwhelm.
• Support with managing health conditions - checking in & noticing & prompting if signs of needing rest, breaks
• Sometimes need assistance with walking dog.

Due to my various needs & the situation it would be important to have a PA who can drive, with own vehicle - though there is some possibility to work around this if necessary.
Due to the nature of my conditions, the tasks may vary daily depending on how I am feeling physically and mentally.
Significant to have a PA who can feel confident in navigating the complexities & restrictions faced with various services.
An awareness in how to make most of & distribute hours given to work with client, especially due to the nature of her fatigue often impacting her capacity & efficiency at directing scenarios.
Ability to correspond with another PA to communicate & monitor Suniti’s needs & any outstanding tasks & to ensure there is always cover for any absences.

HOURS - 15.5 PER WEEK

I am currently entitled to 15.5hrs care a week - l am hoping to have a review soon and have been actively asking for these hours to be increased - I am looking for another individual (to work alternate shifts to current PA, so have 2 PA’s) to divide these hours between over the week. updated - my current PA has to leave the role with me in January so will be looking to take on new staff who can fully familiarise themselves with the matters & tasks that have been getting dealt with.
Would ideally like someone available on Mondays, but can work round this if necessary, and can be flexible negotiating the other days and times. Occasional extra hours on an ad-hoc basis.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Services

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

Transportation

• Full UK driving license
• Own personal car

I require PA’s to support with tasks such as (but not limited to) the following:

• Prompts with eating and drinking
• Prompts with taking medication
• Cooking/Preparing meals and drinks, occasionally batch cooking.
• Prompts and support to select appropriate clothing to reduce overwhelm & according to weather & how my symptoms are impacting me
• Reassurance with showering/bathing & being prepared & available if I am to get a symptom flare up so need support getting out & after
• Support with cleaning the flat such as washing dishes, sweeping the floor, hoovering, dealing with bins & doing laundry
• Checking oven, bath and unused electrical items are turned off.
• Support with shopping as required.
• Support to change bedding as required.
• Support with decluttering and organise the house to be more manageable.
• Support around & attending numerous phone and in person appointments, correspondence and communicating with various staff and practitioners - at times advocating
• Support to plan journeys to be able to access the community or attend support groups and appointments to reduce anxiety/overwhelm.
• Support with managing health conditions - checking in & noticing & prompting if signs of needing rest, breaks
• Sometimes need assistance with walking dog