Personal Assistant – Wheelchair User

Personal assistant required to support a young female wheelchair user, assisting her to access the community independently from her family. This will include providing transport to and from weekly activities, and supporting her to become more confident and independent. Some aspects of personal care will be required.

About the Role

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support and/or prompt with personal care, including toileting, showering/bathing, getting in and out of bed, and dressing.
• Support with transport to and from school, work, college and social activities.
• Support and/or prompt the individual to access sporting and leisure activities.
• Assist and encourage socialisation and participation in activities.
• Promote and encourage friendships and independence.
• Develop a good, trusting one‑to‑one working relationship.
• Support the client as she becomes more inde...