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The Staff and Directors of LAPWD wish to thank all our supporters who attended this years fundraiser and participated in our 5k Walk Run Or Roll held in Mohill on Sunday September 22^nd.

Special thanks to Michael and Saoirse Barry for officially opening the event and cutting the ribbon.

Thanks to our regular stewards who give their time freely and assist in the smooth running of the event. Michelle Fanning from Leitrim Sports Partnership for being her energetic self and getting everyone warmed up for the event and Lisa Mulligan for being our First responder.

Thanks to our generous sponsors, who gave lovely prizes for our raffle,

The Shed Distillery, RJS Chemist, C &D Chemist and Mitchells butchers.

Trophy Winners on the day:

Enda Gilmartin (first man)

Susanne O’Beirne (first woman)

Eanna Flynn (first boy)

Sara O’Beirne (first girl)

 For any further information on LAPWD or its services please contact 071965100 or visit www.lapwd.com

Leitrim Association of People with Disabilities (LAPWD) Urgently looking for a

PERSONAL ASSISTANT (PA) in the CARRICK ON SHANNON AREA

A Personal Assistant (PA) is sought to provide daily living support to a disabled woman (Leader) living independently in Carrick on Shannon. The PA will act as the Leader’s legs and eyes in her day-to-day life, taking direction from the Leader in a respectful, professional manner.

Tasks include:

• Assistance in preparing meals (vegan)
• Light housework: washing up, laundry, cleaning, and tidying.
• Feeding assistance dog
• Putting bins out and other domestic tasks.
• Managing specialised support cushions on bed and sofa
• Trips to the shops to get fuel, occasional messages.

Conditions:

• This is a part-time position, totalling between 7 and 12 hours a week (to be decided with the successful applicant) over a 7-day week roster.
• Very competitive rates of pay from €14.70 per hour plus higher anti-social rates available.
• All successful applicants will be Garda Vetted.

If this sounds like the job for you, please supply an up-to-date CV to the address below as soon as possible or would like more information please get in touch, you can send your CV via email to karen@lapwd.com or call 0719651000

LAPWD is an Equal Opportunities Employer

The successful candidate must have good communication and listening skills; be able to take direction as well as to take initiative; be respectful to all people, regardless of gender identity, race, disability, sexuality, religion, age, ethnicity (including membership  the Travelling community); a willingness to engage in training and work within the Philosophy of Independent Living and the social model of disability.