I live with Fibromyalgia and Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (hEDS), which means my joints can dislocate unexpectedly and everyday activities can leave me exhausted or put strain on my body. With the right support, I can maintain as much independence as possible. This is much more than a traditional care role. I'm looking for someone kind, confident, adaptable and respectful who will work alongside me and help me continue doing the things I enjoy - from getting out and about and spending time in the garden, to attending social events, courses and activities. Dogs are an important part of my life, so you must be confident and comfortable around dogs. I currently have a puppy who is being trained with the intention of becoming an assistance dog, so you'll need to be happy around a young, energetic dog and comfortable being involved in their day-to-day life. You'll also need to be a confident driver, as the role involves driving my car when required, including helping with my folding wheelchair.
- Duties include - Home & personal care
- Laundry and changing/making beds
- Taking bins out and general practical support
- Assistance with bathing/showering, drying and hair care when required
- Help getting in and out of the bath/shower and bed
- Assistance with wheelchair transfers when required
- Supporting me with physiotherapy exercises
- Assistance changing at the swimming pool/gym
- Collecting medication from the pharmacy
- Family & everyday life - Supporting with parenting tasks as and when needed - Helping with practical tasks I cannot safely manage myself
- Getting out and about - Driving me in my car when required - Lifting my folding wheelchair in/out of the car and pushing it when needed - Accompanying me to appointments, meetings, courses, workshops and social events - Day trips such as the beach, garden centre and other leisure activities - Driving me to/from friends' homes and helping with luggage when staying away
- Dog support - Walking my dog - Being confident and comfortable around a puppy - Being happy to support a dog who is being trained as an assistance dog
The person I'm looking for You should be kind, patient, reliable, practical and open-minded, with respect for my independence and personal boundaries. You'll need to be comfortable with personal care, physical assistance, driving and dogs. No two days are necessarily the same - one day might involve laundry and helping around the house, while another could mean a trip to the beach, an art course, swimming or walking the dog.
- Duties include: - Medication prompting/administering
- Personal grooming
- Eating and drinking assistance
- Moving and handling
- Other relevant duties as required
- Administration
- Housekeeping
- Shopping
- Cooking
- Transportation
- Companionship
- Looking after pets
- Dressing / undressing
- Bathroom assistance
- Laundry - all aspects - Changing bed linen and bed making - Taking the bins out - Washing and bathing/showering - towelling dry/ drying hair when required - Supervision and/or assistance with showering, drying, hair washing/ brushing as required - Help getting into and out of bath/shower as required - To be on call when employer has a shower - Help getting in and out of bed - Collecting my medication from the pharmacy - Changed at swimming pool/gym. - Getting in and out of the wheelchair when required on occasion ('transferring') - Supporting me with physiotherapy exercises - Support with parenting e.g. picking up teenage children to visit
- The below duties will involve driving the employer in the employer's car, when required lifting the folding wheelchair in/out of car, pushing the employer's wheelchair when out. Alternatively, I would use my walking stick - Accompanying on day trips out (e.g. the garden centre, beach, social events) and leisure activities (e.g. swimming lessons, art courses) - Accompanying me to appointments, meetings, courses and workshops - When the employer is staying at another person's home carrying luggage to and from the car, and helping with packing. Driving the employer to and from the friend's residence
- Respectful of the employer's privacy and confidentiality
- Reliable with good timekeeping
- Able to both follow instructions and work on own initiative
- Hygienic, tidy and well organised
- Fit and healthy to undertake the required duties
- Patient and possess excellent interpersonal skills
- Honest and cheerful
- Must be comfortable with pets
- Able to always work to high standards of health & safety
- Female
- due to personal care needs
- Previous experience is preferred but not essential as a kind and common sense approach to these roles
- Confident/competent around dogs
- Notes: All applicants must have the right to work in the UK and be willing to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check if required. If the role is offered on a self-employed basis, you will be responsible for the cost of your own DBS check.
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