Personal Assistant / Carer

Do you want to take part in meaningful work which provides emotional fulfilment, personal growth, and community engagement?
An individual requires support with enhancing their life.

A sociable individual living in Earl Shilton requires support from either a self-employed PA or directly employed PA.

Preferred days/times: Monday 5 hours 9am-2pm
Wednesday 5 hours 9am-2pm
Friday 5 hours 9am-2pm

Tasks/duties: Support to access the community, taking client to the gym, for coffee and making lunch.

Client main diagnosis: Spina bifida, hydrocephalus, learning disability, sight impairment and mild speech impairment.

Communication:
Client has a mild speech impairment so can be difficult to understand by those who don't know them.

Moving and handling:
Client has poor balance and relies on a walking frame to mobilise. PA will need to be mindful of client's mobility when out in the community. Unable to manage stairs and requires ramp access.

Client interests: Enjoys going to the gym, baking, support to write a diary every day. Would like to improve spellings and writing. Client is very sociable and likes to help people.