Personal Assistants wanted to assist a woman with a disability to live an Independent life (8 / 10 hours a week)

Hours: 8 /10 hours a week (2/3 Positions available)

Location: Greystones Co Wicklow

Background:

I’m 72 with a physical disability, neuro muscular disorder, a wheelchair user and partially deaf I am an accomplished artist having won book design awards and have had several art exhibitions and would like to continue a life through art using the medium of painting and writing. I lead a very independent life. I am looking for a committed person to assist me with my daily living needs. Work is generally routine most tasks are well defined, but can have considerable variation; some phases of the work are less well defined and may require ability to work on own initiative. I enjoy nature and have a dog It would be fantastic to have a personal assistant who also has an interest in arts and nature.

Overall Purpose of the job:

To enable me to achieve maximum independence in my daily living, by providing assistance in all areas of personal and domestic need, and by acting as a support in the social and day-to- day activities. By having assistance at the right time I am, enabled to lead an individual and independent lifestyle. An understanding of the Independent Living Model/Social Model of Disability is important in this role as a Personal Assistant.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Physically assisting with preparation of cooking meals...
• Light General domestic duties, ironing washing and hovering cleaning the kitchen floor bathroom shopping etc.
• Assistance with personal care
• Driving to meetings and events as required Assistance with such tasks as taking notes on my behalf at such meetings and events etc.
• Physically assisting with any other tasks that I may require to undertake. For example: writing letters filling out forms keeping accurate records receipts book keeping with guidance etc. from me.
• Accompany me at Social Activities attending theatre, shows, concert, conferences, events etc.
• An Interest in the arts painting photography writing and love of nature an advantage.
• An exciting time now as I launch the publication of my memoir in the weeks ahead
• An exciting time ahead as I prepare for my one man art show in July of this year

This position may suit some who has the following

• An understanding of disability and the Independent Living movement / Social model of disability
• Ability to be pay close attention to detail and follow instruction
• Fluency in English essential both verbal and written
• Trustworthiness – aware of the importance of confidentiality (respect privacy),
• Patience, sense of humour and positive thinking would be a distinct advantage
• Ability to think outside of the box
• Some evening, antisocial and weekend hours will be required
• Clean driving license and a competent driver
• An Interest in the arts painting photography writing and advantage

Requirements

• Flexible

Please note this position is subject to successful Garda Vetting.

If interested please email CV cover letter references and any certificate gained
Annken571@gmail.com

Closing Date 28th February at 5pm