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PA required to support 78yo gentleman in Totland 6hrs per week (SM 97040)

6 hours support for a 78 year old gentleman who lives in a care home in Totland.

He has a cognitive impairment and is new to the area and would like support to access the local community, and to potentially attend the local Bowls club.

This person is an amputee and is a full-time wheelchair user. He is chatty and has wonderful stories he likes to share about his life and experiences so far. He spent time in the army and after losing his leg in an accident has had many jobs.

One of his biggest achievements was competing in the Paralympics as a sailor and managing to secure a medal. He enjoys watching the Olympics/Paralympics each year when they are on. He played Bowls for many years and attended tournaments all over the county. He has 3 children and enjoys talking about how he raised them and their achievements as adults, he has one grandson whom he loves to see when they come to visit the home.

During the day he joins in with any activity that is on as he just likes being with people and being active, one of the more favourite things to do is crafting/upcycling, doing something physical with his hands. He states he has always been a very resourceful and independent man and would love the opportunity to get out and have some freedom again.

PA to support with;
- Going out for a coffee at the café on the sea front
- To go to the local bowls club which is located nearby if this is accessible
- Spend time with someone who I can talk to and have a conversation with
- After time and building trust go on the bus to visit other parts of the island
Hours per week – 6 to be in one block or split into two blocks of 3 hours (hours to be reviewed once in place)
Hourly rate – £15.99
Area – Totland (Only a 25 minute drive from Newport)

Genders which may apply for this job – Any

Hours per week – 6

Hourly rate – 15.99

Area – Freshwater, Totland

Driving licence required – No

Employer has pets – No

Employer is smoker – No

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