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Job description

This position is to provide support for a male in his late twenties who has a traumatic brain injury (TBI). He requires the use of a wheelchair-walker (rollator) alongside support to enable him to carry out everyday tasks and to also increase his own independence whilst encouraging his ongoing rehabilitation.

Responsibilities

• Personal care, no hands-on care required, support with shaving, nail trimming and supervision.
• General supervision to ensure safety and reduce risk of falls.
• Support and assistance with meal preparation.
• Assist in daily planning and time management to support daily routine.
• Maintaining a clean and tidy environment, light cleaning duties, laundry and so on.
• Supporting specialist physical therapy sessions, and hydrotherapy sessions alongside professionals.
• Completing home exercise programs, gym programs and specialist anti-gravity treadmill sessions.
• Assistance to attend social and support groups such as brain injury matters etc.
• Support to attend appointments such as dentists, medical appointments, hairdressers & leisure activities, shopping, social outings etc.
• Assistance with computers, typing, and other forms of technology.
• Supervision and support with transfers and night time routine.
• Support with social connection, attending and supporting trip to shops, making food or attending cafe.
• Ensure clothes and bag is packed for the next day.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Experience within brain injury, complex needs, caring sector, support worker, personal assistant, rehabilitation assistant, personal trainer or similar role/transferable skills will be considered.
• Must hold a full driving license as Personal Assistant will be required to drive an accessible wheelchair van.
• A willingness to learn and complete training.
• Communication skills and respect for confidentiality.

Desirable Skills

• Awareness of brain injury or disability.
• An interest in keeping active, attending gym, pilates or other physical hobbies interests.
• Flexible to support on shorts breaks away, attend rehabilation trips.

Further Information

Work Time: 16-24 hours per week. Nights, evenings and at least one Saturday per month. Saturday shift 5 or 7 hours for example 9.30am-1.30pm or 12pm-5.30pm. Evening 7pm-9.30pm flexible. Over nights, flexible times to be discussed. Holiday cover also available. Appointments are held in Coleraine, Ballymena, and Belfast. AcessNI check required completed by the employer.