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Disabled 40yr old woman, living in St Pauls with friendly medium sized senior dog - currently looking for a Personal care Assistant on part time *DAY shift hours.

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ABOUT THE ROLE :

I’m looking for a PA who can offer practical and emotional support to help me to re-engage with various activities that are important to me and help me to stay connected to community.
My mental and physical health benefit from connecting with nature and breathing fresh air away from the pollution surrounding my flat. As I do not drive I require someone who can accompany me to access these spaces.
My condition can fluctuate and I use various mobility aids accordingly. I would need assistance at times to use these and to choose which one is suitable for that moment.
It is necessary to have a good understanding and experience of neurodivergence and the emotional challenges that can come with this.
I can really struggle with my memory, brain fog, executive functioning, overwhelm & keeping on top of admin - an individual who can feel confident in organisational skills to calmly assist around this is important. With this requires being able to remember things well & using initiative to adapt to different situations & tasks according to day, whilst foremost prioritising my wellbeing.
An awareness of & sensitivity around navigating the complexities & restrictions faced with various services that need to be accessed by someone with complex needs.

You’ll be supporting me with day-to-day living, including (but not limited to);

• Prompts and support with eating, drinking, and medication
• Meal prep/cooking (incl. batch cooking)
• Light cleaning eg. laundry, bins
• Support with organising/decluttering
• Shopping
• Reassurance and encouragement with showering/bathing and assisting me if I am to get a symptom flare up during.
• Planning and attending appointments
• Physically assisting with mobility aids and wheelchair use
• Dog walking (occasional)
• Admin tasks and communication support with various services that are ongoing.
• Helping me manage energy and reduce overwhelm

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Services

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

Transportation

• Full UK driving license
• Own personal car