Job description:
I am a 69-year-old lady with advanced MS. I am in a wheelchair and have the use of my right arm and hand only. I need another Personal Assistant/Carer for job share.
I require a bespoke diet from a personalised assessment, training and instruction will be given in the preparation of some foods.
I am an artist, mainly for self-therapy but I exhibit regularly in Norwich at the Forum, for this I will need some assistance. Again training and instruction will be given.
There is the possibility of more hours when covering shifts for the other PAs. I am very flexible and have a number of PAs to ensure work and time off as needed.
Location: Norwich , NR2
Essential:
~ Must be able to take instruction.
~ Reliable, honest, understanding of limits of disability.
~ Physically strong and well.
~ Critical thinking and problem solving abilities.
~ Flexible.
Desirable:
~ Experience of looking after someone with MS.
~ Living locally or having reliable transportation.
~ Driving license
Summary terms and conditions:
. Rate of pay for this position is £15.00 hour.
· Hours and times of work: 09:00 to 11:00 on a Monday and Thursday .
· Annual holiday entitlement for this position is 1 hour for every 8 hours worked.
· Free annual training: Data Protection, Health and Safety, Manual Handling, Food Hygiene and Personal Care.
The post is subject to the following:
· A satisfactory enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check, the cost of which will be covered by the employer.
· Completion of a satisfactory probationary period of 3 months.