Personal Assistant Required for Independently Living Wheelchair user

Personal Assistant required for Independently living wheelchair user

Hours: 10 hours per week - mornings, afternoons and evenings (flexible by arrangement)

Location: Gorey, Wexford

Rate: €15 per hour, training available as part of the role.

W/E & National holidays pay higher rates.

Holiday pay (+8%)

Job description

Personal care, housekeeping & daily assistance.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Light meal & breakfast preparation (omelets, burgers, sandwiches, frozen pizza & meals on wheels etc)
• Washing, bathing, monitoring skin integrity & focused skincare
• Dressing and laundry
• Bed making, floor sweeping, mopping as necessary etc.
• Maintain kitchen, living & sleeping areas clean and tidy
• Toileting & grooming (hair & nails)
• Segregation and disposal of refuse (fortnightly collections)
• Ensure items are placed for wheelchair accessibility
• Assist with the development of checklists
• Other appropriate duties

Candidate attributes

Essential

o Can work at least 10 hours per week

o Can work as part of a team

o Pleasant efficient personality

o Patience, confidentiality, trustworthiness and a sense of humour

o Focus on skincare

o Initiative to overcome challenges

Expected

• Timeliness
• Good understanding of hygiene and food hygiene
• Adaptability to developing client needs
• Continuous improvement

Desired

• A motivated conscientious carer
• Appreciation of the little things which make a big difference
• Good communicator
• Comfortable using washing machines and dryers etc

Advantageous

• Knowledge or experience with MS
• Knowledge or experience with a wheelchair user
• Knowledge or experience of supported independent living
• Desire to make a positive difference
• Ability to travel internationally

Qualifications

Social care / FETAC HealthCare qualifications are highly desirable but not essential should a candidate be willing to commit and learn quickly

Garda Vetting is required

References are required

Presentation of any formal qualifications is required

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Formal interview(s) will be offered after an initial telephone discussion.