AT IS CURRENTLY RECRUITING A PERSONAL ASSISTANT TO ASSIST A WOMAN WITH
DISABILITY TO LIVE AN INDEPENDENT LIFE.
?iseanna Taca?ochta (?T) provides leadership and support to people
with disabilities to live with the independence, choice and freedom
they are entitled to. For the first time in Ireland, we facilitate
Direct Payments to people with disabilities, enabling them to take
control of their own budgets, their own services and, ultimately,
their own lives.
BACKGROUND:
I have a physical disability neuro muscular disorder a wheelchair
user, partially deaf.
I am an accomplished artist having won book design awards, have had
several art exhibitions I would like to continue a life through art
using the medium of photography painting and writing. I lead a very
independent life. Looking for a committed person to assist me with my
daily living needs.
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.
LOCATION:?Greystones Co Wicklow.
SALARY:?Based on experience.
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.
* Physically assisting with packing for holidays or conferences etc.
* Accompany me at Social Activities attending theater shoes concert
conferences events etc.
* An Interest in the arts painting photography writing and love of
nature an advantage
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 humor 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
QUALITIES/REQUIREMENTS
* FETAC Level 5 in Social Care or caring industry or equivalent
experience
* Manual handling experience / qualification essential
* Must be available to attend mandatory training sessions as
required
* Flexible
APPLICATION PROCESS:
Please note: Applicants for the position must provide suitable
references and employment offers are contingent on the completion of
the Garda Vetting Form.
TO APPLY:
For more information or TO APPLY, PLEASE EMAIL YOUR CV COVER LETTER
AND TWO REFERENCES along with any certificate gained with references
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AT 5PM
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We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
