I am a 30-year-old physically disabled man with Duchenne muscular dystrophy, living in Hastings, East Sussex. I am looking for reliable, caring and compassionate Personal Assistants (PAs) to join my care team.
I require 2-to-1 care, and the role involves supporting me with my personal care, medical needs, daily activities and outings.
The role
• Personal care
• Transfers, positioning and mobility
• Assistance with day-to-day activities
• Supporting me to access the community and attend outings
• PEG feeding
• Medication administration
• Tracheostomy care
• 24/7 ventilation
• Suctioning
• Cough assist
• Nebulisers
• Working as part of a 2-to-1 care team
• Maintaining a safe, comfortable and respectful environment
You do not need to have experience with all of the medical tasks listed above. Full training will be provided. However, you must be willing to learn, follow instructions carefully and become confident in carrying out these tasks safely.
Essential requirements
• Aged 25 or over
• A full, clean UK driving licence
• Preferably previous experience working in care or a similar support role
• Comfortable providing personal care
• Willing and able to undertake training in complex care and medical procedures
• Able to work as part of a 2-to-1 team
• Good communication skills
• Able to follow care plans and instructions accurately
• Respectful of privacy, dignity and personal choice
The personal qualities I'm looking for
More than anything, I'm looking for someone who is kind, trustworthy, patient and respectful.
• Treat me as an individual and respect my independence
• Have a positive, friendly and approachable personality
• Be compassionate and genuinely care about the person they are supporting
• Be patient and understanding
• Have good judgement and remain calm in challenging situations
• Be attentive and observant, particularly when providing medical care
• Be dependable and take responsibility seriously
• Respect confidentiality and personal boundaries
• Be willing to listen and communicate openly
• Have a good sense of humour and be able to bring some fun into the day
• Be adaptable and willing to help with different activities and situations
• Understand that good care is about supporting someone's life, choices and independence — not simply completing tasks
Hours & pay
Pay: £17 per hour
Hours: Part-time
Shift: 9:00am – 5:30pm
Location: Hastings, East Sussex
All necessary training will be provided, including training relating to the medical and respiratory care required for the role.
If you are a caring, reliable and responsible person who would like to make a genuine difference to someone's day-to-day life, I would love to hear from you.
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