EM2 IMC Female-only Personal Assistant(s) for young woman with Prader Willi Syndrome

The aim of the job is to provide the assistance required by me the employer. I am a young woman who has (Prader Willi Syndrome).
I have short limbs and have mobility issues. I live with my brother and need assistance with my day to day living. I have many interests including sitting making loom bands, colouring in, and meeting people and I am looking for someone to work as my personal assistant to assist me with these interests and other activities outlined below.

A personal assistant should provide the help I need at my request. Too often a disabled person can find that those who assist them try to take over and make decisions about what the disabled person should do and shouldn't do. I would prefer you to provide the assistance I really need by listening to my requests and instructions on how to do tasks. Getting the right assistance allows me to live my life independently.

It is important to recognize that the support will be provided within the family home therefore confidentiality and respect for the employer and her family's privacy and daily routine is of the utmost importance.

The post

The job is 20 hours a week, 2 full days, 8pm to 6pm Saturday and Sunday although we can negotiated one day change a month, for Saturday off and work a day during the week. The post would suit students working one day of 10 hours each.
The hourly day rate is £12.32

The post-holder

You will work as a Personal Assistant on your own. The job requires someone who has good communication and listening skills with an ability to follow instructions. It is important that the employee is someone who is sensitive to the needs of the employer but also respects the family environment. As the Personal Assistant works one-to-one with the employer, it is vital that they are reliable, trustworthy and punctual.

An ideal post-holder would be someone who is friendly, calm and patient with a good sense of humour.

The job involves assisting me in the shower and helping me getting dressed. You do not have to be strong to do the job well, but general good health is important., Please note Lothian Centre for Inclusive Living (LCIL) provides support to individual disabled employers. LCIL is not the employer and only provides the recruitment and administrative support to the individual employer.